What is RIC VIII Siscia 295?

RIC VIII Siscia 295 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 295.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Siscia 295)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 295

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-G-VSTORVM

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand; kicking seated captive; captive wearing pointed hat, raising left hand to head

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 295 is an ae3 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand; kicking seated captive; captive wearing pointed hat, raising left hand to head.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 295?: RIC VIII Siscia 295 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 295.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 295?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand; kicking seated captive; captive wearing pointed hat, raising left hand to head with the inscription VIRTVS AV-G-VSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.