RIC VI Treveri 653c Severus II obverse — Bust of Severus II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Treveri 653c Severus II reverse — Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Treveri 653c
Ruler
Severus II
Denomination
AE1
Date
305 AD-307 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.54g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP SEVERVS P F AVG

Bust of Severus II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 653c is an ae1 of Severus II (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.54g, 28mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 653c?
RIC VI Treveri 653c is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 653c.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 653c?
The obverse depicts Bust of Severus II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP SEVERVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 653c?
RIC VI Treveri 653c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.54g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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