What is RIC VIII Siscia 265?

RIC VIII Siscia 265 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 265.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 265?

RIC VIII Siscia 265 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Siscia 265

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 265

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.52g

Diameter

20mm

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

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 265 is a siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.52g, 20mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 265?: RIC VIII Siscia 265 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 265.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 265?: 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 trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 265?: RIC VIII Siscia 265 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.