Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Arelate 216)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 216

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

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 216 is an ae3 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 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 Constantius II coins Arelate mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 216?: RIC VIII Arelate 216 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 216.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 216?: 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.