What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 376?

RIC VII Arelate 376 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Arelate 376)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 376

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-334 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.5g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N 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 376 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 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 2.5g, 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 376?: RIC VII Arelate 376 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 376.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 376?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N 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 376?: RIC VII Arelate 376 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.