What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 69?

RIC VII Treveri 69 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse (RIC VII Treveri 69)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 69

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-315 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.47g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys spread, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 69 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys spread, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.47g.

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 69?: RIC VII Treveri 69 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 69.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 69?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys spread, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 69?: RIC VII Treveri 69 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, die axis 6 h, struck.