Constans AE3
RIC VIII Siscia 93 · 337 AD-340 AD · Siscia · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
CONSTAN-S P F AVG
Bust of Constans, 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 Chi-Rho on banner
About This Type
This RIC VIII Siscia 93 is an ae3 of Constans, issued under 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 Chi-Rho on banner. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.71g, 16mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Siscia 93?
- RIC VIII Siscia 93 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 93.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 93?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, 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 Chi-Rho on banner with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 93?
- RIC VIII Siscia 93 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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