How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 324?

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 VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX within a wreath with the inscription VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX // SIS. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 324?

RIC VIII Siscia 324 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Siscia 324

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 324

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX // SIS

VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 324 is a siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 21mm 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 324?: RIC VIII Siscia 324 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 324.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 324?: 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 VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX within a wreath with the inscription VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX // SIS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 324?: RIC VIII Siscia 324 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.