What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 256?

RIC VIII Treveri 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Siliqua — RIC VIII Treveri 256

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 256

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.55g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCITI

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 256 is a siliqua of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g, 21mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 256?: RIC VIII Treveri 256 is a Silver Siliqua of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 256.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCITI. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 256?: RIC VIII Treveri 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.