RIC VI Treveri 678 Severus II obverse — Bust of Maximian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch i... Obverse
RIC VI Treveri 678 Severus II reverse — Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies, draped, standi... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Treveri 678
Ruler
Severus II
Denomination
AE1
Date
305 AD-307 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.73g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG

Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch (up or down) in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; in field, KΔ

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 678 is an ae1 of Severus II (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch (up or down) in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; in field, KΔ. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.73g, 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 678?
RIC VI Treveri 678 is a Bronze AE1 of Severus II (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 678.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 678?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, extending right hand to Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch (up or down) in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; in field, KΔ with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 678?
RIC VI Treveri 678 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.73g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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