RIC VIII Arelate 75 — Constans AE3
RIC VIII Arelate 75 · 347 AD-348 AD · Arelate
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 75 is an ae3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 75?
- RIC VIII Arelate 75 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 75.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 75?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: laureate.
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