Constantine II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Siscia 17

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 17

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - CONS-TANTI AVG

Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with banner inscribed VOT/XX in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, captive, wearing pointed hat, seated right, head toward emperor, raising left hand to head

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 17 is a multiple-gold of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with banner inscribed VOT/XX in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, captive, wearing pointed hat, seated right, head toward emperor, raising left hand to head.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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 17?: RIC VIII Siscia 17 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with banner inscribed VOT/XX in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, captive, wearing pointed hat, seated right, head toward emperor, raising left hand to head with the inscription GLORIA - CONS-TANTI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.