What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 159?

RIC VIII Treveri 159 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Treveri 159

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 159

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

342 AD-347 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.31g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

GAVDIVM R-OMANORVM

Standard, banner inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 159 is a light miliarensis of Constans (342 AD-347 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Standard, banner inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.31g, 24mm diameter.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 Light Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 159?: RIC VIII Treveri 159 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constans (342 AD-347 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 159.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 159?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Standard, banner inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives with the inscription GAVDIVM R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 159?: RIC VIII Treveri 159 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.