What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 255?

RIC VIII Siscia 255 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.23g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constans Large AE2 (RIC VIII Siscia 255)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 255

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.23g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory with wreath and palm 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 255 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory with wreath and palm 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 5.23g, 23mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 255?: RIC VIII Siscia 255 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 255.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 255?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory with wreath and palm 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 255?: RIC VIII Siscia 255 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.23g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.