What is RIC VII Treveri 490?

RIC VII Treveri 490 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 490.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 490?

RIC VII Treveri 490 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, CONSTAN (RIC VII Treveri 490)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 490

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.84g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Reverse

CONSTAN/TIVS / CAESAR // P TR

CONSTAN/TIVS/CAESAR, star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 490 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TIVS/CAESAR, star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.84g, 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 490?: RIC VII Treveri 490 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 490.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 490?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TIVS/CAESAR, star above with the inscription CONSTAN/TIVS / CAESAR // P TR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 490?: RIC VII Treveri 490 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.