What is RIC VIII Siscia 242?

RIC VIII Siscia 242 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 242.

How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 242?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-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.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 242?

RIC VIII Siscia 242 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.67g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constans AE3, Phoenix reverse (RIC VIII Siscia 242)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 242

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.67g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO

Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 242 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.67g, 18mm 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 242?: RIC VIII Siscia 242 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 242.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 242?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 242?: RIC VIII Siscia 242 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.67g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.