What is RIC VII Treveri 149?

RIC VII Treveri 149 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 149.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 149?

RIC VII Treveri 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 149)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 149

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.05g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C

Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLARITAS RE-IPVBLICAE (officina A) or CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE (officina B)

Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand (officina A) or Sol, radiate, chlamys spread, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand (officina B)

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 149 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand (officina A) or Sol, radiate, chlamys spread, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand (officina B). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.05g, 21mm 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 149?: RIC VII Treveri 149 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 149.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 149?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand (officina A) or Sol, radiate, chlamys spread, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand (officina B) with the inscription CLARITAS RE-IPVBLICAE (officina A) or CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE (officina B). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 149?: RIC VII Treveri 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.