What is RIC VII Arelate 164?

RIC VII Arelate 164 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 164.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 164?

RIC VII Arelate 164 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 164

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 164

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.59g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI

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 164 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 2.59g, 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 164?: RIC VII Arelate 164 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 164.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 164?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 164?: RIC VII Arelate 164 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.