What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 149?

RIC VIII Arelate 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.85g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Arelate 149

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 149

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-351 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.85g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

GLORIA ROMANORVM

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 149 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.85g, 24mm 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 149?: RIC VIII Arelate 149 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 149.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 149?: 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 Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, spearing kneeling barbarian with outstretched arms with right hand; below horse, shield and broken spear; star in right field with the inscription GLORIA ROMANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 149?: RIC VIII Arelate 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.85g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.