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RIC VII Siscia 61

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Siscia 61. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm, with the legend CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG. The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar, with the legend VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Siscia 53.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
1
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar
Obverse legend
CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Siscia 61
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Recorded
Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Siscia 53

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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