Constantius II Multiple-Gold
RIC VIII Siscia 15 · 337 AD-340 AD · Siscia · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI
SIC/X/SIC/XX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Siscia 15 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II, issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts SIC/X/SIC/XX within a wreath.
About the Multiple-Gold
Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.
About the Siscia Mint
Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 15?
- RIC VIII Siscia 15 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 15.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 15?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts SIC/X/SIC/XX within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
More types of Constantine II
More types from Siscia
More Multiple-Gold types
Does this type match your coin?
Compare the available photographs, legends, and details with your coin. If this type matches, add your own specimen to your cabinet with its catalog reference, then record its measurements, provenance, and photographs. Free for your first 50 coins.
Review this type