What is RIC VII Treveri 140?

RIC VII Treveri 140 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 140.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 140?

RIC VII Treveri 140 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Crispus (RIC VII Treveri 140)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 140

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.89g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS (officina A) or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS (officina B)

Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 140 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.89g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 140?: RIC VII Treveri 140 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 140.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 140?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS (officina A) or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS (officina B). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 140?: RIC VII Treveri 140 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.