What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 277?

RIC VIII Siscia 277 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.98g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Siscia 277)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 277

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.98g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

CONCORDIA - MILITVM

Vetranio, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; A in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 277 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Vetranio, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; A in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.98g, 25mm diameter.

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.

All Constantius II coins Siscia mint All Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 277?: RIC VIII Siscia 277 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 277.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 277?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG. The reverse depicts Vetranio, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; A in left field with the inscription CONCORDIA - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 277?: RIC VIII Siscia 277 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.98g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.