How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 160?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS 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: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 160?

RIC VIII Siscia 160 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 160

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 160

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.44g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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 160 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.44g, 24mm diameter.

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.

All Constans coins Siscia mint All Light Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 160?: RIC VIII Siscia 160 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 160.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 160?: RIC VIII Siscia 160 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.