Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 289
Ruler
Constantine II
Issued under
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
325 AD-326 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

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 289 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 289?
RIC VII Arelate 289 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 289.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 289?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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.

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