Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Arelate 108

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 108

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 108 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 Constans coins Arelate mint All Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 108?: RIC VIII Arelate 108 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 108.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO. Portrait type: diademed.