What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 538?

RIC VII Treveri 538 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 538)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 538

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

332 AD-333 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.41g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 538 is an ae2 of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.41g, 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 538?: RIC VII Treveri 538 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 538.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 538?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 538?: RIC VII Treveri 538 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.