How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 299?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding palm in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - CAESARIS. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 299?

RIC VIII Siscia 299 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Siscia 299

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 299

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

350 AD-351 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.03g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - CAESARIS

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding palm in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 299 is a siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding palm in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.03g, 19mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 299?: RIC VIII Siscia 299 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 299.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 299?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding palm in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - CAESARIS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 299?: RIC VIII Siscia 299 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.