What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 270?

RIC VIII Arelate 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Arelate 270)

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 270

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.87g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO

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 270 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.87g, 18mm diameter.

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 270?: RIC VIII Arelate 270 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 270.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 270?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES. 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 R-EPARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 270?: RIC VIII Arelate 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.