What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 57?

RIC VII Treveri 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Genius (RIC VII Treveri 57)

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 57

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-315 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO - POP ROM

Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 57 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.75g, 20mm 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 57?: RIC VII Treveri 57 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 57.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 57?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 57?: RIC VII Treveri 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.