How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 408?

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 SCONST. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 408?

RIC VII Arelate 408 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.54g, diameter 14mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Arelate 408)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Arelate 408

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.54g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

SCONST

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 408 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 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 1.54g, 14mm 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 408?: RIC VII Arelate 408 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 408.
How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 408?: 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 SCONST. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 408?: RIC VII Arelate 408 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.54g, diameter 14mm, die axis 1 h, struck.