What is RIC VII Arelate 317?

RIC VII Arelate 317 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 317.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 317?

RIC VII Arelate 317 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, SECURITAS (RIC VII Arelate 317)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 317

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.62g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

SECURITAS, draped, standing left, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 317 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.62g, 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 317?: RIC VII Arelate 317 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 317.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 317?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 317?: RIC VII Arelate 317 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.