Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 339
Ruler
Constantius II
Issued under
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
329 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, 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 339 is an ae2 of Constantius 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.

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 339?
RIC VII Arelate 339 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (329 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 339.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 339?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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.

Does this type match your coin?

Compare the available photographs, legends, and details with your coin. If this type matches, add your own specimen to your cabinet with its catalog reference, then record its measurements, provenance, and photographs. Free for your first 50 coins.

Review this type