Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Arelate 17

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 17

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

DIVO CONS-TANTINO P

Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AETERNA - PIETAS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 17 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

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 Constantine II coins Arelate mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 17?: RIC VIII Arelate 17 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIVO CONS-TANTINO P. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription AETERNA - PIETAS. Portrait type: draped.