RIC VIII Siscia 290 — Constantius II Small AE2
RIC VIII Siscia 290 · 350 AD · Siscia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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