What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 31?

RIC VII Arelate 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Female (RIC VII Arelate 31)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 31

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-315 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

PROVIDE-NT-IAE AVGG

Female figure, draped, standing right on prow, holding cornucopiae in right hand, received by Arles, turreted, holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 31 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing right on prow, holding cornucopiae in right hand, received by Arles, turreted, holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.36g, 21mm 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 31?: RIC VII Arelate 31 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 31.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 31?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing right on prow, holding cornucopiae in right hand, received by Arles, turreted, holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDE-NT-IAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 31?: RIC VII Arelate 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.