What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 872?

RIC VI Treveri 872 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VI Treveri 872)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 872

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind

Reverse

SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 872 is an ae2 of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.17g, 23mm diameter.

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.

All Constantine I coins Treveri mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 872?: RIC VI Treveri 872 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 872.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 872?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 872?: RIC VI Treveri 872 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.