What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 897?

RIC VI Treveri 897 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3, Mars reverse (RIC VI Treveri 897)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 897

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

310 AD-311 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.04g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI - CONSERV

Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 897 is an ae3 of Constantine I (310 AD-311 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.04g, 18mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 897?: RIC VI Treveri 897 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 897.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 897?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI - CONSERV. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 897?: RIC VI Treveri 897 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.