Constans AE3
RIC VIII Arelate 23 · 337 AD-340 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
IMP CONS-TANS AVG
Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, 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 23 is an ae3 of Constans, issued under 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 23?
- RIC VIII Arelate 23 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 23.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 23?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONS-TANS 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.
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