Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Siscia 272)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 272

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS

Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; A in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 272 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; A in left field.

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 272?: RIC VIII Siscia 272 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 272.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 272?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; A in left field with the inscription HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS. Portrait type: diademed.