RIC VII Arelate 391 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Arelate 391 Constantine I reverse, Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each hol... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Arelate 391
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
335 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.99g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL DELMATI-VS NOB CAES

Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, draped, 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 391 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 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 1.99g, 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Arelate 391?
RIC VII Arelate 391 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 391.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 391?
The obverse depicts Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL DELMATI-VS NOB CAES. 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 391?
RIC VII Arelate 391 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.99g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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