What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 218?

RIC VIII Siscia 218 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Siscia 218

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 218

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.55g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, 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 218 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.55g, 22mm diameter.

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.

All Constans coins Siscia mint All Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 218?: RIC VIII Siscia 218 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 218.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 218?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 218?: RIC VIII Siscia 218 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.