What is RIC VIII Siscia 232?

RIC VIII Siscia 232 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 232.

How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 232?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

Constans AE3, Phoenix reverse (RIC VIII Siscia 232)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 232

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

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, right

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO

Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 232 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 232?: RIC VIII Siscia 232 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 232.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 232?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.