What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 815?

RIC VI Treveri 815 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VI Treveri 815

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 815

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.31g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Legionary eagle, standing left; to left, standard surmounted by hand; to right, standard surmounted by wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 815 is a solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left; to left, standard surmounted by hand; to right, standard surmounted by wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.31g, 17mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 815?: RIC VI Treveri 815 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 815.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 815?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left; to left, standard surmounted by hand; to right, standard surmounted by wreath with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 815?: RIC VI Treveri 815 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.31g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.