RIC VI Treveri 721 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Treveri 721 Constantine I reverse, Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right han... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VI Treveri 721
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
307 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.23g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO - POP ROM

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 721 is an ae2 of Constantine I (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 7.23g, 27mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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 721?
RIC VI Treveri 721 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 721.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 721?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO P F S 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 - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 721?
RIC VI Treveri 721 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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