RIC VII Arelate 236 Constantine I obverse — Head of Licinius II, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Arelate 236 Constantine I reverse — VOT/V within a laurel wreath Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 236
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
321 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.24g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

LICINIVS - NOB CAES

Head of Licinius II, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/V within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 236 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.24g, 20mm 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 236?
RIC VII Arelate 236 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 236.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 236?
The obverse depicts Head of Licinius II, laureate, right with the inscription LICINIVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 236?
RIC VII Arelate 236 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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