What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 550?

RIC VII Treveri 550 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 550)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 550

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-334 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.17g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, 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 550 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 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 2.17g, 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 550?: RIC VII Treveri 550 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 550.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 550?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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 550?: RIC VII Treveri 550 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.