What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 70?

RIC VII Treveri 70 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Treveri 70)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Treveri 70

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Treveri 70 is an ae2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2g, 19mm 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 70?: RIC VII Treveri 70 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Treveri 70.
How do you identify RIC VII Treveri 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Treveri 70?: RIC VII Treveri 70 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.