How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 249?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CL IVLIA-NVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Three standards with the inscription D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 249?

RIC VIII Arelate 249 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.92g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Arelate 249

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 249

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.92g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CL IVLIA-NVS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES

Three standards

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 249 is a heavy miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Three standards. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.92g, 23mm diameter.

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).

All Constantius II coins Arelate mint All Heavy Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 249?: RIC VIII Arelate 249 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 249.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 249?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CL IVLIA-NVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Three standards with the inscription D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 249?: RIC VIII Arelate 249 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.92g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.