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RIC VIII Treveri 132

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Treveri 132. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constans. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX, with the legend VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG.

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Historical context

Constans, the youngest son of Constantine the Great, served as Roman emperor from 337 to 350, initially administering Italy, Illyricum, and Africa. After defeating his brother Constantine II in 340, he gained the praetorian prefecture of Gaul, which included the mint at Trier. Although tensions existed between Constans and his surviving co-augustus Constantius II, both emperors shared imperial rule until Constans was overthrown and killed by Magnentius in January 350.

Struck under the authority of Constans at Trier, this gold solidus was part of the high-purity coinage introduced in the early fourth century to replace the aureus, serving as the main gold coin of commerce in Western Europe. The piece features a portrait of Constantius II with the obverse legend "CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS", while the reverse displays two Victories supporting a wreath inscribed "VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX" alongside the legend "VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constans

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Treveri 132
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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