What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 575?

RIC VII Treveri 575 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.56g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus, Constans (RIC VII Treveri 575)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 575

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.56g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS NOB CAES

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind him, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 575 is a solidus of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind him, two standards. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.56g, 21mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Treveri 575?: RIC VII Treveri 575 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 575.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 575?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind him, two standards with the inscription PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 575?: RIC VII Treveri 575 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.56g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.