What is RIC VII Arelate 338?

RIC VII Arelate 338 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (329 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 338.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 338?

RIC VII Arelate 338 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Arelate 338)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 338

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

329 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.3g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VIRTV-S CAESS

Camp gate with four turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 338 is an ae2 of Constantine I (329 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with four turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.3g, 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 338?: RIC VII Arelate 338 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (329 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 338.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 338?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with four turrets, without 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 338?: RIC VII Arelate 338 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.