Constantine I Quinarius (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

306 AD-337 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DIVVS CLAVDIVS OPT IMP

Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

REQVIES OPT MER

Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297 is a quinarius of Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

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 V Claudius Gothicus 297?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297 is a Silver Quinarius of Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVVS CLAVDIVS OPT IMP. The reverse depicts Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand with the inscription REQVIES OPT MER. Portrait type: laureate.