What is RIC VIII Siscia 246?

RIC VIII Siscia 246 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 246.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 246?

RIC VIII Siscia 246 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans AE3, Constans reverse (RIC VIII Siscia 246)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 246

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.77g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 246 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.77g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 246?: RIC VIII Siscia 246 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 246.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 246?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 246?: RIC VIII Siscia 246 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.