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RIC VIII Treveri 79

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Treveri 79. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right, with the legend FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG.

The reverse shows pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand, with the legend PIETAS - ROMANA.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Constantine II was Roman emperor from 337 to 340, having assumed control of Gaul, Hispania, and Britain following the death of his father, Constantine I. Struck under his authority, this bronze coin was minted at Trier, an ancient Roman foundation that had earlier served as one of the imperial capitals during the Tetrarchy. Constantine II's reign ended in 340 when he was killed during an invasion of Italy.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constantine II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand
Obverse legend
FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG
Reverse legend
PIETAS - ROMANA

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Treveri 79
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS - ROMANA
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

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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Treveri 43

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 48

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 56

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 65

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 91

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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