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RIC VII Treveri 36

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Treveri 36. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constantine I, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, charging enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; under horse, another enemy with shield, with the legend VIRTVS - AVGVSTI - N.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantine I ruled the Roman Empire from AD 306 to 337, having initially been proclaimed augustus by his army at Eboracum in 306. Following civil wars against rival emperors of the Tetrarchy, he achieved sole rule of the Roman Empire by 324. His reign saw extensive military reorganisations as well as campaigns against tribes along the Roman frontiers, including the Franks, Alemanni, Goths, and Sarmatians.

This gold solidus was produced at the Trier mint under Constantine's authority. Constantine introduced the solidus in the early fourth century to combat inflation, replacing the aureus as a highly pure gold denomination that served as the standard of commerce in Western Europe into the Early Middle Ages. The reverse bears the legend "VIRTVS - AVGVSTI - N" and depicts Constantine in armour on horseback charging an enemy with a spear, with a second enemy positioned beneath the horse.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, charging enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; under horse, another enemy with shield
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS - AVGVSTI - N

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Treveri 36
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS - AVGVSTI - N
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

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Treveri 34

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Treveri 35

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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