What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 339?

RIC VIII Treveri 339 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.33g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Treveri 339)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 339

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.33g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head right, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding cornucopiae on left shoulder, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 339 is a solidus of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head right, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding cornucopiae on left shoulder, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.33g, 21mm 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 339?: RIC VIII Treveri 339 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 339.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 339?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head right, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding cornucopiae on left shoulder, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 339?: RIC VIII Treveri 339 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.33g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.