What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 176?

RIC VII Treveri 176 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 176)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 176

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.48g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 176 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.48g, 22mm 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 176?: RIC VII Treveri 176 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 176.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 176?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 176?: RIC VII Treveri 176 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.