What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 390?

RIC VIII Siscia 390 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2g, diameter 13mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Siscia 390)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 390

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Diameter

13mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 390 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2g, 13mm 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 390?: RIC VIII Siscia 390 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 390.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 390?: 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 Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 390?: RIC VIII Siscia 390 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2g, diameter 13mm, die axis 11 h, struck.