What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 221?

RIC VIII Treveri 221 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Treveri 221

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 221

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.29g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 221 is a reduced ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.29g, 22mm diameter.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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 221?: RIC VIII Treveri 221 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 221.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 221?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 221?: RIC VIII Treveri 221 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.