Constantine II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Arelate 338 · 329 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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 II, issued under 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Arelate 338?
- RIC VII Arelate 338 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under 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.
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