RIC VIII Siscia 290 Constantius II obverse — Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust; star in ... Obverse
RIC VIII Siscia 290 Constantius II reverse — Vetranio, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding sta... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Siscia 290
Ruler
Constantius II
Denomination
Small AE2
Date
350 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.97g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
7 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

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 290 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 each hand; above him, a star; A in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.97g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 290?
RIC VIII Siscia 290 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 290.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 290?
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 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 290?
RIC VIII Siscia 290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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