RIC VIII Arelate 99 Constans obverse — Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Arelate 99 Constans reverse — Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on glob... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Arelate 99
Ruler
Constans
Denomination
Large AE2
Date
348 AD-350 AD
Mint
Arelate
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.78g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 99 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.78g, 24mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 99?
RIC VIII Arelate 99 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 99.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 99?
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, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 99?
RIC VIII Arelate 99 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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