What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 502?

RIC VII Treveri 502 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus (RIC VII Treveri 502)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 502

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

326 AD-327 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.4g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine II, laureate, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICAE

SECURITAS, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 502 is a solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.4g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Treveri mint All Solidus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 502?: RIC VII Treveri 502 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 502.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 502?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 502?: RIC VII Treveri 502 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.