Claudius II Gothicus AE2, Claudius II Gothicus reverse
RIC VII Treveri 203 · 318 AD · Treveri · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVO CLAVDIO OPTIMO IMP
Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right
Reverse
REQVIES OPTIMORVM MERITOR
Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Treveri 203 is an ae2 of Claudius II Gothicus, issued under Constantine I (318 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.22g, 17mm 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 203?
- RIC VII Treveri 203 is a Bronze AE2 of Claudius II Gothicus issued under Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 203.
- How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 203?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO OPTIMO IMP. The reverse depicts Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand with the inscription REQVIES OPTIMORVM MERITOR. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 203?
- RIC VII Treveri 203 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.22g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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