How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 120?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription GLORIA - EXERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 120?

RIC VIII Treveri 120 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.91g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constans Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Treveri 120

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 120

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

342 AD-343 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.91g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

GLORIA - EXERCITVS

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 120 is a multiple-gold of Constans (342 AD-343 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.91g, 26mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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.

All Constans coins Treveri mint All Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 120?: RIC VIII Treveri 120 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constans (342 AD-343 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 120.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 120?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription GLORIA - EXERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 120?: RIC VIII Treveri 120 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.91g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.