What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 350?

RIC VIII Treveri 350 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Treveri 350

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Trier, Fach Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 350

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.3g

Diameter

19mm

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; A behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman is bareheaded, facing soldier, raising left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 350 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman is bareheaded, facing soldier, raising left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.3g, 19mm diameter.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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 350?: RIC VIII Treveri 350 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 350.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 350?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman is bareheaded, facing soldier, raising left hand with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 350?: RIC VIII Treveri 350 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.