How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 68?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him with the inscription // TRS. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 68?

RIC VIII Treveri 68 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.19g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3, Constantine (RIC VIII Treveri 68)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 68

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.19g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

// TRS

Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 68 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.19g, 14mm 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.

All Constantine II coins Treveri mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 68?: RIC VIII Treveri 68 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 68.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 68?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him with the inscription // TRS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 68?: RIC VIII Treveri 68 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.19g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.