Constantine II AE3 (RIC VIII Siscia 81)

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 81

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with an annulet on banner

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 81 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with an annulet on banner.

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 81?: RIC VIII Siscia 81 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 81.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 81?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with an annulet on banner with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.