What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 591?

RIC VII Treveri 591 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.82g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 591)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 591

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-337 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.82g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing each other, holding a standard with drapery between them

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 591 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing each other, holding a standard with drapery between them. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.82g, 15mm 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 591?: RIC VII Treveri 591 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 591.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 591?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing each other, holding a standard with drapery between them with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 591?: RIC VII Treveri 591 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.82g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.