Constans Multiple-Silver — RIC VIII Treveri 149

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 149

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Silver

Date

342 AD-347 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS PIVS FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

TRIVMFATOR GENTI-VM BARBARARVM

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, holding standard with wreath on banner in right hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 149 is a multiple-silver of Constans (342 AD-347 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, holding standard with wreath on banner in right hand.

About the Multiple-Silver

Silver multiples are oversized silver coins struck at weights exceeding the standard siliqua or miliarensis. Like gold multiples, they were presentation pieces rather than regular currency.

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-Silver coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 149?: RIC VIII Treveri 149 is a Silver Multiple-Silver of Constans (342 AD-347 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 149.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 149?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, holding standard with wreath on banner in right hand with the inscription TRIVMFATOR GENTI-VM BARBARARVM. Portrait type: diademed.