Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Siscia 216

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 216

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPA-RATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 216 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 216?: RIC VIII Siscia 216 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 216.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 216?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPA-RATIO. Portrait type: diademed.