What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 262?

RIC VIII Siscia 262 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Siscia 262

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 262

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.16g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 262 is a light miliarensis of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.16g, 25mm 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 262?: RIC VIII Siscia 262 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 262.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 262?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 262?: RIC VIII Siscia 262 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.