How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right with the inscription FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand with the inscription PIETAS - ROMANA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 79?

RIC VIII Treveri 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.73g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3, Pietas (RIC VIII Treveri 79)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 79

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.73g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG

Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right

Reverse

PIETAS - ROMANA

Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 79 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.73g, 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 79?: RIC VIII Treveri 79 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 79.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right with the inscription FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand with the inscription PIETAS - ROMANA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 79?: RIC VIII Treveri 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.73g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.