Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse (RIC VI Treveri 774)

Reverse

Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 774

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI

Mars, nude, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 774 is an ae2 of Constantine I (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Mars, nude, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield.

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.

All Constantine I coins Treveri mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 774?: RIC VI Treveri 774 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 774.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 774?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, nude, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.