RIC VIII Siscia 61 — Constantine II Siliqua
RIC VIII Siscia 61 · 337 AD-340 AD · Siscia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONSTANTIVS AVG
Three palm branches; above central palm, star
About This Type
This RIC VIII Siscia 61 is a siliqua of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Three palm branches; above central palm, star. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 61?
- RIC VIII Siscia 61 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 61.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 61?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Three palm branches; above central palm, star with the inscription CONSTANTIVS AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 61?
- RIC VIII Siscia 61 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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