What is RIC VIII Siscia 296?

RIC VIII Siscia 296 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 296.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 296?

RIC VIII Siscia 296 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.97g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Vetranio (RIC VIII Siscia 296)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 296

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.97g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRA-NIO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AV-G-VSTORVM

Vetranio, 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 296 is an ae3 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Vetranio, 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.97g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 296?: RIC VIII Siscia 296 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 296.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 296?: 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 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 296?: RIC VIII Siscia 296 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.97g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.