What is RIC VIII Siscia 195?

RIC VIII Siscia 195 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 195.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 195?

RIC VIII Siscia 195 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.52g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans AE3, Two Victories (RIC VIII Siscia 195)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 195

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.52g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 195 is an ae3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.52g, 16mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 195?: RIC VIII Siscia 195 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 195.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 195?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 195?: RIC VIII Siscia 195 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.52g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.