RIC VIII Treveri 106 Constantine II obverse, Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Treveri 106 Constantine II reverse, Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each ot... Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Treveri 106
Ruler
Constantine II
Denomination
AE3
Date
340 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
0.67g
Diameter
13mm
Die Axis
4 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

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

Reverse

GLORI-A EXER-CITVS

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 106 is an ae3 of Constantine II (340 AD), struck at the Treveri 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 0.67g, 13mm 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 Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 106?
RIC VIII Treveri 106 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 106.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 106?
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 the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 106?
RIC VIII Treveri 106 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.67g, diameter 13mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

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