Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 198

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 198

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, 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 198 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 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.

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 198?: RIC VII Arelate 198 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 198.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 198?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS 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.