Constantius II Light Miliarensis, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Siscia 160 · 340 AD-350 AD · Siscia · Issued under Constans
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Constantius II, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 160?
- RIC VIII Siscia 160 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II issued under 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.
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