RIC VII Treveri 205 Constantine I obverse, Head of Maximian, veiled, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Treveri 205 Constantine I reverse, Maximian, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Treveri 205
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
318 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.44g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO MAXIMIANO OPT IMP

Head of Maximian, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

REQVIES OPT • MER

Maximian, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 205 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Maximian, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.44g, 16mm 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 205?
RIC VII Treveri 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 205.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 205?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO MAXIMIANO OPT IMP. The reverse depicts Maximian, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, holding short sceptre in right hand with the inscription REQVIES OPT • MER. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 205?
RIC VII Treveri 205 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.44g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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