What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 817c?

RIC VI Treveri 817c was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VI Treveri 817c

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 817c

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

VBIQVE - VICTORES or VBIQVE V-ICTORES or VBIQVE VI-CTORES

Licinius, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; on either side, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 817c is a solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Licinius, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; on either side, seated captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.28g, 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 817c?: RIC VI Treveri 817c is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 817c.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 817c?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Licinius, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; on either side, seated captive with the inscription VBIQVE - VICTORES or VBIQVE V-ICTORES or VBIQVE VI-CTORES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 817c?: RIC VI Treveri 817c was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.