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RIC VII Treveri 501

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Treveri 501. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Trier. The obverse shows head of Constantius II, laureate, right, with the legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES.

The reverse shows constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand, with the legend PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS. The obverse shows head of Constantius II, laureate, right, with the legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES. The reverse shows constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand, with the legend PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS.

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Historical context

Constantine I, or Constantine the Great, ruled as Roman emperor from AD 306 until his death on 22 May 337, becoming sole ruler of the empire in 324. To combat inflation, he reformed imperial currency by introducing the solidus, a highly pure gold coin weighing approximately 4.45 grams that replaced the aureus. Under his authority at the mint of Trier, this solidus was struck naming his son Constantius II, who had been elevated to the rank of Caesar on 8 November 324.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Trier
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantius II, laureate, right
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand
Obverse legend
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Treveri 501
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS
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. 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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