What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 253?

RIC VIII Treveri 253 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.75g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Solidus, Victory (RIC VIII Treveri 253)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 253

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Solidus

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.75g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA•AVG•LIB•ROMANOR

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a hooked shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supports it above Libertas' right hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 253 is a solidus of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a hooked shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supports it above Libertas' right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.75g, 23mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 253?: RIC VIII Treveri 253 is a Gold Solidus of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 253.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 253?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm over left shoulder; Libertas, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre in left hand; supporting between them a hooked shaft carrying a trophy; Victory's right hand supports it above Libertas' right hand with the inscription VICTORIA•AVG•LIB•ROMANOR. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 253?: RIC VIII Treveri 253 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.75g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.