Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Arelate 2

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 2

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 2 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.

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 2?: RIC VIII Arelate 2 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 2.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.