What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 359?

RIC VIII Treveri 359 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Treveri 359)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Trier, Fach Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 359

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.3g

Diameter

18mm

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

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 359 is an ae3 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 2.3g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 359?: RIC VIII Treveri 359 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 359.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 359?: 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 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 359?: RIC VIII Treveri 359 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.