Constans AE3
RIC VIII Treveri 111 · 340 AD · Treveri · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
CONSTANS - 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 111 is an ae3 of Constans, issued under 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 1.76g, 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 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 111?
- RIC VIII Treveri 111 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans issued under Constantine II (340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 111.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 111?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - 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 111?
- RIC VIII Treveri 111 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.76g, diameter 16mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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