Vetranio Siliqua, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Siscia 265 · 350 AD · Siscia · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Vetranio, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 265?
- RIC VIII Siscia 265 is a Silver Siliqua of Vetranio issued under 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.
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