What is RIC VII Treveri 203?

RIC VII Treveri 203 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 203.

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.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 203)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 203

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.22g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 203?: RIC VII Treveri 203 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.