Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse
RIC VI Treveri 774 · 307 AD-308 AD · Treveri
Reverse
Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
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.
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.
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