Constantine II Solidus, Victory (RIC VIII Siscia 25)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 25

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 25?: RIC VIII Siscia 25 is a Gold Solidus of 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.