What is RIC VIII Treveri 185?

RIC VIII Treveri 185 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 185.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 185?

RIC VIII Treveri 185 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.74g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constans AE3, Two Victories (RIC VIII Treveri 185)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 185

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.74g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 185 is an ae3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.74g, 17mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 185?: RIC VIII Treveri 185 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 185.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 185?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 185?: RIC VIII Treveri 185 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.74g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.