What is RIC VII Arelate 240?

RIC VII Arelate 240 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 240.

How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 240?

The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 240?

RIC VII Arelate 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 240

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 240

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.3g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

D N LICINI AVGVSTI

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 240 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 3.3g, 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).

All Constantine I coins Arelate mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 240?: RIC VII Arelate 240 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 240.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 240?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 240?: RIC VII Arelate 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.