Constans Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 157

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 157

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 157 is a light miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 157?: RIC VIII Siscia 157 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 157.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.