How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 152?

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.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 152?

RIC VIII Siscia 152 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.41g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constans Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 152

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 152

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

5.41g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 152 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.41g, 27mm diameter.

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 152?: RIC VIII Siscia 152 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 152.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 152?: 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 152?: RIC VIII Siscia 152 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.41g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.