What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 280?

RIC VIII Siscia 280 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Siscia 280)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 280

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.5g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

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

CONCORDIA - MILITVM

Constantius II, 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 280 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 each hand; above him, a star; A in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.5g, 24mm 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 280?: RIC VIII Siscia 280 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 280.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 280?: 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 each hand; above him, a star; A in left field with the inscription CONCORDIA - MILITVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 280?: RIC VIII Siscia 280 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.