What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 269?

RIC VIII Treveri 269 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.62g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Treveri 269)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 269

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.62g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

GLORIA ROMANORVM

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand and carrying shield on left arm; below horse, broken spear

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 269 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand and carrying shield on left arm; below horse, broken spear. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.62g, 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 269?: RIC VIII Treveri 269 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 269.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 269?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand and carrying shield on left arm; below horse, broken spear with the inscription GLORIA ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 269?: RIC VIII Treveri 269 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.62g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.