Constantine I AE2, Victory reverse
RIC VII Arelate 352 · 330 AD-331 AD · Arelate
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand
Reverse
PCO[NS]T
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding long sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 352 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding long sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.06g, 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 352?
- RIC VII Arelate 352 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 352.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 352?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding long sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription PCO[NS]T. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 352?
- RIC VII Arelate 352 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.06g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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