Confirming the existence of the •SIS• mint mark
Lot 490
Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Siscia, circa 340-350. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG Laurel-and-rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right. Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG / •SIS• Two Victories standing facing one another, supporting between them a wreath inscribed VOT / XX / MVL / XXX. Depeyrot 11/1 var. (differing mint mark). RIC 121. An extremely rare variety. A few minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

Ex Bolaffi 37, 9 July 2020, 344.
This beautiful solidus provides confirmation of the mint mark •SIS• cited in RIC, in addition to the well-documented variant ✱SIS✱. While Kent considered its existence unverified, Depeyrot expressed skepticism (cf. Depeyrot 11/1, note)
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