What is RIC VIII Siscia 169?

RIC VIII Siscia 169 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 169.

Constans Siliqua — RIC VIII Siscia 169

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 169

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 169 is a siliqua 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 trophy in left hand.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 169?: RIC VIII Siscia 169 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 169.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 169?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-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 trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.