Constantine I AE2, SECURITAS (RIC VII Treveri 465)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 465

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

SECURITAS, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 465 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand.

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.

All Constantine I coins Treveri mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 465?: RIC VII Treveri 465 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 465.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 465?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.