What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 824?

RIC VI Treveri 824 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VI Treveri 824

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 824

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.47g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM or GAVDIVM ROMA-NORVM

Francia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand and resting left hand on ground; to right above, trophy; in exergue, FRANCIA

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 824 is a solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Francia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand and resting left hand on ground; to right above, trophy; in exergue, FRANCIA. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.47g, 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 824?: RIC VI Treveri 824 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 824.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 824?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Francia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand and resting left hand on ground; to right above, trophy; in exergue, FRANCIA with the inscription GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM or GAVDIVM ROMA-NORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 824?: RIC VI Treveri 824 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.