Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Arelate 211

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 211

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

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, turning to face soldier, extending right arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 211 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 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, turning to face soldier, extending right arm.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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 211?: RIC VIII Arelate 211 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 211.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 211?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right 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, turning to face soldier, extending right arm with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: laureate.