What is RIC VIII Siscia 294?

RIC VIII Siscia 294 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 294.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 294?

RIC VIII Siscia 294 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Vetranio (RIC VIII Siscia 294)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 294

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.59g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - RO-MANORVM

Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 294 is an ae3 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.59g, 20mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 294?: RIC VIII Siscia 294 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 294.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 294?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG. The reverse depicts Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription GLORIA - RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 294?: RIC VIII Siscia 294 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.