How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 55?

The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, hair elaborately dressed, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, right with the inscription FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PA-X PV-BLICA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 55?

RIC VIII Treveri 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.8g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 (RIC VIII Treveri 55)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Trier, Fach Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 55

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.8g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG

Bust of Helena, hair elaborately dressed, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, right

Reverse

PA-X PV-BLICA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 55 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.8g, 16mm 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 55?: RIC VIII Treveri 55 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 55.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 55?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, hair elaborately dressed, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, right with the inscription FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PA-X PV-BLICA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 55?: RIC VIII Treveri 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.8g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.