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RIC VII Treveri 435

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Treveri 435. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTAN-TINVS AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and pushing seated captive with left hand, with the legend SARMATIA - DEVICTA.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
12
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Proclaimed emperor by his army at Eboracum in 306, he became sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 following civil wars against Maxentius and Licinius. During his reign, Constantine pursued military campaigns against various tribes on the Roman frontiers, including the Franks, the Alemanni, the Goths, and the Sarmatians.

This bronze coinage was issued from the mint of Trier under the authority of Constantine I, identified on the obverse as "CONSTAN-TINVS AVG". The reverse legend "SARMATIA - DEVICTA" and its depiction of Victory holding a trophy while pushing a seated captive relate directly to his frontier campaigns against the Sarmatians, celebrating Roman military success over these tribal forces.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and pushing seated captive with left hand
Obverse legend
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend
SARMATIA - DEVICTA

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Treveri 435
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SARMATIA - DEVICTA
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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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Treveri 429

    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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