What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 258?

RIC VIII Siscia 258 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.82g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Large AE2, Soldier (RIC VIII Siscia 258)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 258

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.82g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 258 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.82g, 24mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 258?: RIC VIII Siscia 258 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 258.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 258?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 258?: RIC VIII Siscia 258 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.82g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.