What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 501?

RIC VII Treveri 501 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus (RIC VII Treveri 501)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 501

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

326 AD-327 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.43g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES

Head of Constantius II, laureate, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS

Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 501 is a solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.43g, 20mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 501?: RIC VII Treveri 501 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 501.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 501?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, laureate, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 501?: RIC VII Treveri 501 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.