RIC VII Treveri 208A
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC VII Treveri 208A. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder, with the legend IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG. The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar, with the legend VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP.
Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Treveri 216, RIC VII Treveri 221.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
Constantine I ruled as Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, initially acclaimed augustus at Eboracum before eventually becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 after victorious civil wars against Maxentius and Licinius. He enacted significant governmental and monetary reforms and established Christianity's legal standing through the Edict of Milan. Trier, founded as Augusta Treverorum, served as one of the imperial capitals during the Tetrarchy and operated as an important mint within the empire.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Bronze
- Denomination
- AE2; AE3
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Trier
- Authority
- Constantine I
Design
- Obverse
- Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder
- Reverse
- Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar
- Obverse legend
- IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
- Reverse legend
- VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC VII Treveri 208A
- Denomination and metal
- AE2; AE3, Bronze
- Obverse legend to match
- IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
- 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.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.7.tri.208A
Varieties
RIC VII Treveri 216
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
RIC VII Treveri 221
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.