Constans AE2
RIC VII Arelate 378 · 333 AD-334 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C
Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
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 378 is an ae2 of Constans, issued under 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.
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 378?
- RIC VII Arelate 378 is a Bronze AE2 of Constans issued under Constantine I (333 AD-334 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 378.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 378?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS 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.
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