How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 160?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Standard, banner inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives with the inscription GAVDIVM R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Constans Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Treveri 160

Obverse

Herman Moll, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 160

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

342 AD-347 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

GAVDIVM R-OMANORVM

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 160 is a light miliarensis of Constans (342 AD-347 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Standard, banner inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives.

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 160?: RIC VIII Treveri 160 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constans (342 AD-347 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 160.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Standard, banner inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, flanked by two bareheaded seated captives with the inscription GAVDIVM R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.