What is RIC VIII Siscia 173?

RIC VIII Siscia 173 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 173.

How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 173?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, 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 trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 173?

RIC VIII Siscia 173 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Siliqua — RIC VIII Siscia 173

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 173

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.88g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-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 173 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.88g, 21mm diameter.

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 173?: RIC VIII Siscia 173 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 173.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 173?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, 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 trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 173?: RIC VIII Siscia 173 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.