What is RIC VII Arelate 392?

RIC VII Arelate 392 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 392.

How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 392?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription PCONST. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 392?

RIC VII Arelate 392 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Arelate 392)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 392

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.77g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

PCONST

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Arelate 392 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.77g, 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 392?: RIC VII Arelate 392 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 392.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 392?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription PCONST. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 392?: RIC VII Arelate 392 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.