What is RIC VIII Arelate 110?

RIC VIII Arelate 110 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 110.

How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 110?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Arelate 110

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 110

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

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, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP REPARATIO

Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 110 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 110?: RIC VIII Arelate 110 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 110.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 110?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.