RIC VI Treveri 738 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VI Treveri 738 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 738
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE3
Date
307 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
4.74g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS P F 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 738 is an ae3 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 4.74g, 22mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 738?
RIC VI Treveri 738 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 738.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 738?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS 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 - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 738?
RIC VI Treveri 738 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.74g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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