What is RIC VII Arelate 156?

RIC VII Arelate 156 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 156.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 156?

RIC VII Arelate 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 156

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 156

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.78g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLARITA-S REIPVB

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 156 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.78g, 21mm 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 156?: RIC VII Arelate 156 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 156.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription CLARITA-S REIPVB. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 156?: RIC VII Arelate 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.