What is RIC VIII Treveri 329?

RIC VIII Treveri 329 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 329.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 329?

RIC VIII Treveri 329 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.59g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Treveri 329)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 329

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

353 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.59g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVG NOSTRI

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and down-turned spear in left hand; on left, Victory advancing left, head right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 329 is a solidus of Constantius II (353 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and down-turned spear in left hand; on left, Victory advancing left, head right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.59g, 22mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 329?: RIC VIII Treveri 329 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (353 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 329.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 329?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and down-turned spear in left hand; on left, Victory advancing left, head right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVG NOSTRI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 329?: RIC VIII Treveri 329 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.59g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.