What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 351?

RIC VIII Siscia 351 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Siscia 351)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 351

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.69g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

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, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 351 is an ae3 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, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.69g, 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.

All Constantius II coins Siscia mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 351?: RIC VIII Siscia 351 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 351.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 351?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right 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, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 351?: RIC VIII Siscia 351 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.