What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 287?

RIC VIII Siscia 287 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.06g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Siscia 287

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 287

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.06g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

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

Reverse

HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS

Vetranio, 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 287 is a small 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 right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; A in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.06g, 22mm diameter.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 287?: RIC VIII Siscia 287 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 287.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 287?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust; star in front of 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 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 287?: RIC VIII Siscia 287 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.06g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.