RIC VII Treveri 172 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind Obverse
RIC VII Treveri 172 Constantine I reverse, Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, cloak spread, holding tra... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Treveri 172
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
317 AD-318 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.24g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C

Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

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 172 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 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 3.24g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 172?
RIC VII Treveri 172 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 172.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 172?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C. 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 I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 172?
RIC VII Treveri 172 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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