How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 261?

The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVL/X within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 261?

RIC VIII Siscia 261 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.71g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 261

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 261

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.71g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI

VOT/V/MVL/X within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 261 is a light miliarensis of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVL/X within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.71g, 26mm diameter.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 Constantius II coins Siscia mint All Light Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 261?: RIC VIII Siscia 261 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 261.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 261?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVL/X within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 261?: RIC VIII Siscia 261 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.71g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.