What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 279?

RIC VIII Arelate 279 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Julian (RIC VIII Arelate 279)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 279

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.5g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 279 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.5g, 17mm 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 279?: RIC VIII Arelate 279 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 279.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 279?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 279?: RIC VIII Arelate 279 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.