Constantius II Large AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Arelate 141 · 350 AD-351 AD · Arelate · Issued under Magnentius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
Reverse
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, seated right, raising both hands; A in left field
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 141 is a large ae2 of Constantius II, issued under Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, seated right, raising both hands; A in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.25g, 21mm diameter.
About the Large AE2
Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.
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 141?
- RIC VIII Arelate 141 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II issued under Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 141.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 141?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, seated right, raising both hands; A in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 141?
- RIC VIII Arelate 141 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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