RIC VII Arelate 237 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Arelate 237 · 321 AD · Arelate
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Head of Constantine II, laureate, right
Reverse
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT/V within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 237 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 3.64g, 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 237?
- RIC VII Arelate 237 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 237.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 237?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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 237?
- RIC VII Arelate 237 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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