What is RIC VIII Treveri 308?

RIC VIII Treveri 308 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 308.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 308?

RIC VIII Treveri 308 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.26g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Treveri 308)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 308

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.26g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X supported on a short column

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 308 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (351 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X supported on a short column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.26g, 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 308?: RIC VIII Treveri 308 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 308.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 308?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X supported on a short column with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE. Portrait type: cuirassed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 308?: RIC VIII Treveri 308 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.26g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.