RIC VII Arelate 322 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Arelate 322 Constantine I reverse, Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star a... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 322
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
328 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.36g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

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

Reverse

VIRTV-S CAESS

Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 322 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 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 3.36g, 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 322?
RIC VII Arelate 322 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 322.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 322?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription VIRTV-S CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 322?
RIC VII Arelate 322 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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