What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 82?

RIC VIII Treveri 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 (RIC VIII Treveri 82)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Treveri 82

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.56g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORI-A EXER-CITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Treveri 82 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.56g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Treveri 82?: RIC VIII Treveri 82 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Treveri 82.
How do you identify RIC VIII Treveri 82?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Treveri 82?: RIC VIII Treveri 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.