How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 26?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Arelate 26

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 26

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 26 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

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 Constantine II coins Arelate mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 26?: RIC VIII Arelate 26 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 26.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 26?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Portrait type: laureate.