Decentius AE3, Two Victories reverse
RIC VIII Treveri 311 · 351 AD · Treveri · Issued under Magnentius
Obverse
Reverse
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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 311 is an ae3 of Decentius, issued under 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 1.4g, 17mm diameter.
About the AE3
AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Treveri 311?
- RIC VIII Treveri 311 is a Bronze AE3 of Decentius issued under Magnentius (351 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 311.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 311?
- 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 311?
- RIC VIII Treveri 311 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.4g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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