What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 219?

RIC VIII Treveri 219 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Large AE2 (RIC VIII Treveri 219)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 219

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.24g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard which Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 219 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard which Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.24g, 23mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 219?: RIC VIII Treveri 219 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 219.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 219?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard which Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 219?: RIC VIII Treveri 219 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.