How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 175?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 175?

RIC VIII Treveri 175 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.71g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Siliqua — RIC VIII Treveri 175

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 175

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.71g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 175 is a siliqua of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.71g, 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 175?: RIC VIII Treveri 175 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 175.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 175?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 175?: RIC VIII Treveri 175 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.71g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.