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RIC VIII Siscia 85

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Siscia 85. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse shows 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 legend GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS.

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 VIII Siscia 100, RIC VIII Siscia 86.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Constantine II was Roman emperor from 337 to 340, having earlier been proclaimed caesar by his father, Constantine I. Following their father's death, Constantine II and his younger brothers Constantius II and Constans eliminated rivals such as Dalmatius and Hannibalianus to share control of the empire, with Constantine II ruling Gaul, Hispania, and Britain. Struck at Siscia, this coinage reflects Constantine II's brief tenure as augustus before his death in 340 during an invasion of Italy.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Constantine II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
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
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Siscia 85
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend to match
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
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

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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 references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Siscia 100

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

  • RIC VIII Siscia 86

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

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