What is RIC VIII Treveri 316?

RIC VIII Treveri 316 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (352 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 316.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 316?

RIC VIII Treveri 316 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 (RIC VIII Treveri 316)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 316

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

352 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.52g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N DECENTI-VS FORT CAES

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, surmounted by ☧

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 316 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (352 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, surmounted by ☧. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.52g, 20mm 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 316?: RIC VIII Treveri 316 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (352 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 316.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 316?: The obverse depicts Bust of Decentius, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N DECENTI-VS FORT CAES. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, surmounted by ☧ with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 316?: RIC VIII Treveri 316 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.