Constantius Chlorus AE1, Genius (RIC VI Treveri 664b)

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 664b

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-307 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOBIL C

Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, 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 664b is an ae1 of Constantius Chlorus (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.

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.

All Constantius Chlorus coins Treveri mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 664b?: RIC VI Treveri 664b is a Bronze AE1 of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 664b.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 664b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOBIL C. 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.