Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Arelate 275)

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 275

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 275 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 275?: RIC VIII Arelate 275 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 275.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 275?: 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 Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.