What is RIC VII Arelate 196?

RIC VII Arelate 196 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 196.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 196?

RIC VII Arelate 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 196

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 196

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.04g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG

Licinius, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; eagle standing right, holding wings horizontally, looking back

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 196 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Licinius, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; eagle standing right, holding wings horizontally, looking back. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.04g, 18mm 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 196?: RIC VII Arelate 196 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 196.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 196?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Licinius, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; eagle standing right, holding wings horizontally, looking back with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 196?: RIC VII Arelate 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.