What is RIC VIII Arelate 83?

RIC VIII Arelate 83 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 83.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 83?

RIC VIII Arelate 83 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Arelate 83

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 83

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.71g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, 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 83 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.71g, 16mm 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 Constans coins Arelate mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 83?: RIC VIII Arelate 83 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 83.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 83?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, 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: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 83?: RIC VIII Arelate 83 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.