What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 143?

RIC VII Arelate 143 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 143

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 143

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.99g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPIA I-V-VENTVTIS

Mars, helmeted, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding reversed vertical spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 143 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding reversed vertical spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.99g, 20mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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).

All Constantine I coins Arelate mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 143?: RIC VII Arelate 143 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 143.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 143?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding reversed vertical spear in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPIA I-V-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 143?: RIC VII Arelate 143 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.