What is RIC VII Arelate 1?

RIC VII Arelate 1 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (313 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 1.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 1?

RIC VII Arelate 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Arelate 1

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 1

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

313 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.55g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

PRINCIPIS PRO-VIDENTISSIMI

Owl, standing on column inscribed SA/PI/EN/TIA; on ground to left, helmet; on ground to right, spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 1 is a solidus of Constantine I (313 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Owl, standing on column inscribed SA/PI/EN/TIA; on ground to left, helmet; on ground to right, spear and shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.55g, 17mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

About the Arelate Mint

Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 1?: RIC VII Arelate 1 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (313 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 1.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Owl, standing on column inscribed SA/PI/EN/TIA; on ground to left, helmet; on ground to right, spear and shield with the inscription PRINCIPIS PRO-VIDENTISSIMI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 1?: RIC VII Arelate 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.