What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 823?

RIC VI Treveri 823 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VI Treveri 823

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 823

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.36g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM

Alamannia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand; to right above, trophy; below, bow with arrow; in exergue, ALAMANNIA

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 823 is a solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Alamannia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand; to right above, trophy; below, bow with arrow; in exergue, ALAMANNIA. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.36g, 18mm 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 823?: RIC VI Treveri 823 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 823.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 823?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Alamannia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand; to right above, trophy; below, bow with arrow; in exergue, ALAMANNIA with the inscription GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 823?: RIC VI Treveri 823 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.