Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Siscia 226

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 226

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, standing facing, heads turned toward one another

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 226 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, standing facing, heads turned toward one another.

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 226?: RIC VIII Siscia 226 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 226.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 226?: 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 Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, standing facing, heads turned toward one another with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.