What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 165?

RIC VIII Treveri 165 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Siliqua — RIC VIII Treveri 165

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 165

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

342 AD-347 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE D N AVG

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 165 is a siliqua of Constans (342 AD-347 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 20mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 165?: RIC VIII Treveri 165 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (342 AD-347 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 165.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 165?: 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 Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X with the inscription VICTORIAE D N AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 165?: RIC VIII Treveri 165 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.