How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 244?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Four standards with the inscription CONSTANTIVS AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantius II Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Arelate 244

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 244

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONSTANTIVS AVG

Four standards

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 244 is a heavy miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Four standards.

About the Heavy Miliarensis

The heavy miliarensis was the larger variant of the late Roman silver miliarensis, typically weighing 5.0–5.5 grams. These substantial silver coins are scarce and prized by collectors of late Roman coinage.

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 244?: RIC VIII Arelate 244 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 244.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 244?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Four standards with the inscription CONSTANTIVS AVG. Portrait type: diademed.