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RIC VI Treveri 823

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Treveri 823. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows alamannia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand; to right above, trophy; below, bow with arrow; in exergue, ALAMANNIA, with the legend GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM.

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Historical context

Constantine I was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, having been proclaimed augustus by his army at Eboracum in 306. Following civil wars against Maxentius and Licinius, he eventually emerged as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324. During his reign, Constantine restructured the imperial administration and pursued active military campaigns against tribes along the Roman frontiers, including the Alemanni and the Franks.

To combat inflation, Constantine introduced the solidus, a highly pure gold denomination that replaced the aureus and served as the standard currency for commerce. Struck at Trier, this issue features the obverse legend CONSTANTINVS P F AVG and a reverse depicting a seated personification labelled ALAMANNIA beside a trophy, with a bow and arrow below. The reverse legend reads GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM, referencing Roman rejoicing in connection with campaigns against the Alemanni frontier tribe.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Alamannia, wearing pointed cap, draped, seated left on ground, head low, resting head in right hand; to right above, trophy; below, bow with arrow; in exergue, ALAMANNIA
Obverse legend
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Treveri 823
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GAVDIVM ROMANORVM or GAVDIVM RO-MANORVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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