RIC VIII Treveri 74
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC VIII Treveri 74. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG. The reverse shows soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield, with the legend VIRTVS - AVGG NN.
Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VIII Treveri 77.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
Constantine II ruled as Roman emperor from 337 to 340 alongside his younger brothers, including Constantius II, following the death of their father, Constantine I. The brothers divided the empire after eliminating rival male relatives, leaving Constantine II to govern Gaul, Hispania, and Britain while Constantius II received the eastern provinces. This coin was minted under the authority of Constantine II at Trier, which had previously served as one of the four capitals of the Tetrarchy, portraying his brother Constantius II as augustus.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Billon; Bronze
- Denomination
- AE3
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Trier
- Authority
- Constantine II
Design
- Obverse
- Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right
- Reverse
- Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield
- Obverse legend
- FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG
- Reverse legend
- VIRTVS - AVGG NN
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC VIII Treveri 74
- Denomination and metal
- AE3, Billon; Bronze
- Obverse legend to match
- FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- VIRTVS - AVGG NN
- 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.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.8.tri.74
Varieties
RIC VIII Treveri 77
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.