What is RIC VII Arelate 175?

RIC VII Arelate 175 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 175.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 175?

RIC VII Arelate 175 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.39g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 175

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 175

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.39g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRIN

Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

REQVIES OPT-IMOR MERIT

Constantius Chlorus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 175 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.39g, 17mm 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 175?: RIC VII Arelate 175 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 175.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 175?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRIN. The reverse depicts Constantius Chlorus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription REQVIES OPT-IMOR MERIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 175?: RIC VII Arelate 175 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.39g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.