How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 548?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription TRP Stern. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 548?

RIC VII Treveri 548 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.52g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Treveri 548)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 548

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

332 AD-333 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.52g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

TRP Stern

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 548 is an ae2 of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.52g, 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 548?: RIC VII Treveri 548 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 548.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 548?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription TRP Stern. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 548?: RIC VII Treveri 548 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.52g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.