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RIC VII Arelate 291

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Arelate 291. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse shows camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above, with the legend VIRTV-S AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Proclaimed emperor by his army at Eboracum in 306, he emerged victorious from the civil wars of the Tetrarchy against Maxentius and Licinius, establishing himself as sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324. During his reign, Constantine reorganised the imperial government, restructured the army, and pursued extensive military campaigns along the Roman frontiers.

Struck at the mint of Arelate, this bronze issue was produced under the authority of Constantine I as an AE2 or AE3 denomination. The obverse features the laureate head of the emperor accompanied by the inscription "CONSTAN-TINVS AVG". The reverse depicts a camp gate with four turrets, open doors, and a star above, paired with the legend "VIRTV-S AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above
Obverse legend
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTV-S AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Arelate 291
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTV-S AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Arelate 304

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 313

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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