RIC VIII Treveri 187 Constans obverse, Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Treveri 187 Constans reverse, Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wrea... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Treveri 187
Ruler
Constans
Denomination
AE3
Date
347 AD-348 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
0.6g
Diameter
14mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, 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 187 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 0.6g, 14mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 187?
RIC VIII Treveri 187 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 187.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 187?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS 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 187?
RIC VIII Treveri 187 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.6g, diameter 14mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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