Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Arelate 270

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 270

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CRISPVS - NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 270 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above.

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 270?: RIC VII Arelate 270 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 270.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 270?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.