What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 343?

RIC VIII Siscia 343 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.26g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Siscia 343

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 343

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.26g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 343 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.26g, 21mm diameter.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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 Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 343?: RIC VIII Siscia 343 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 343.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 343?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 343?: RIC VIII Siscia 343 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.26g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.