RIC VIII Arelate 111 — Constans AE3
RIC VIII Arelate 111 · 348 AD-350 AD · Arelate
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 globe
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 111 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on globe.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 111?
- RIC VIII Arelate 111 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 111.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 111?
- 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 globe with the inscription FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
More types of Constans
More types from Arelate
More AE3 types
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification