How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 150?

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/XX/SIC/XXX within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

Constans Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 150

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 150

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI

SIC/XX/SIC/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 150 is a heavy miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts SIC/XX/SIC/XXX within a wreath.

About the Heavy Miliarensis

The heavy miliarensis was the larger variant of the late Roman silver miliarensis, typically weighing 5.0–5.5 grams. These substantial silver coins are scarce and prized by collectors of late Roman coinage.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 150?: RIC VIII Siscia 150 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 150.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 150?: 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/XX/SIC/XXX within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.