What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 615?

RIC VI Treveri 615 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.85g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus Multiple-Gold — RIC VI Treveri 615

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 615

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

305 AD-307 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.85g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCI-PI IVVE-NTVTIS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; on either side, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 615 is a multiple-gold of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; on either side, a standard. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.85g, 23mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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.

All Constantius Chlorus coins Treveri mint All Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 615?: RIC VI Treveri 615 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 615.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 615?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; on either side, a standard with the inscription PRINCI-PI IVVE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 615?: RIC VI Treveri 615 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.85g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.