What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 346?

RIC VII Arelate 346 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.05g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Arelate 346)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 346

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-331 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.05g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 346 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.05g, 17mm 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 346?: RIC VII Arelate 346 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 346.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 346?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 346?: RIC VII Arelate 346 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.05g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.