RIC VII Arelate 233 Constantine I obverse — Head of Constantine I, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Arelate 233 Constantine I reverse — VOT/XX within a laurel wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 233
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
321 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.62g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 233 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.62g, 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 233?
RIC VII Arelate 233 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 233.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 233?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 233?
RIC VII Arelate 233 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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