RIC VII Treveri 489 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Treveri 489 Constantine I reverse, CONSTAN/TINVS/CAESAR, star above Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Treveri 489
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
326 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.53g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

CONSTAN/TINVS / CAESAR // P TR

CONSTAN/TINVS/CAESAR, star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 489 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TINVS/CAESAR, star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.53g, 19mm 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 489?
RIC VII Treveri 489 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 489.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 489?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TINVS/CAESAR, star above with the inscription CONSTAN/TINVS / CAESAR // P TR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 489?
RIC VII Treveri 489 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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