What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 284?

RIC VIII Treveri 284 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius 9-Siliqua — RIC VIII Treveri 284

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 284

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

9-Siliqua

Date

351 AD-353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.71g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DECENTI-VS FOR CAES

Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - D N CAES

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 284 is a 9-siliqua 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 1.71g, 15mm diameter.

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.

All Magnentius coins Treveri mint All 9-Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 284?: RIC VIII Treveri 284 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Magnentius (351 AD-353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 284.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 284?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DECENTI-VS FOR CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - D N CAES. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 284?: RIC VIII Treveri 284 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.