What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 281?

RIC VIII Treveri 281 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Semissis — RIC VIII Treveri 281

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 281

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Semissis

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.32g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAGNENT-IVS AVG

Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 281 is a semissis of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.32g, 17mm diameter.

About the Semissis

The semissis was a late Roman and Byzantine gold denomination worth half a solidus, typically weighing about 2.25 grams. It was introduced in the fourth century and continued into the Byzantine period.

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 281?: RIC VIII Treveri 281 is a Gold Semissis of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 281.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 281?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAGNENT-IVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 281?: RIC VIII Treveri 281 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.