Constantius II Solidus, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Siscia 25 · 337 AD-340 AD · Siscia · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA DD NN AVG
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, supporting a shield inscribed SIC/X/SIC/XX on her left knee; a small genius supports it from the other side
About This Type
This RIC VIII Siscia 25 is a solidus of Constantius II, issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, supporting a shield inscribed SIC/X/SIC/XX on her left knee; a small genius supports it from the other side.
About the Solidus
The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 25?
- RIC VIII Siscia 25 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 25.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 25?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, supporting a shield inscribed SIC/X/SIC/XX on her left knee; a small genius supports it from the other side with the inscription VICTORIA DD NN AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
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