What is RIC VII Arelate 190?

RIC VII Arelate 190 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 190.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 190?

RIC VII Arelate 190 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 190

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 190

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.08g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 190 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.08g, 19mm 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 190?: RIC VII Arelate 190 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 190.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 190?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 190?: RIC VII Arelate 190 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.