Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Arelate 314 · 327 AD · Arelate
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Head of Constantine I, pearl-diademed, right
Reverse
VIRTV-S AVGG
Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 314 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.2g, 20mm 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 314?
- RIC VII Arelate 314 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 314.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 314?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription VIRTV-S AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 314?
- RIC VII Arelate 314 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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