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RIC VII Arelate 316

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Arelate 316. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left, with the legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse shows camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above, with the legend VIRTV-S CAESS.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Arelate 294.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantine I ruled the Roman Empire from AD 306 to 337, rising from his proclamation as emperor at Eboracum to become the sole ruler of the empire by 324 following civil wars against Maxentius and Licinius. During his reign, Constantine reorganised the imperial administration and the military, dividing the army into mobile field units and frontier-garrison forces, while also undertaking defensive campaigns along the borders.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
Camp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above
Obverse legend
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend
VIRTV-S CAESS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Arelate 316
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
VIRTV-S CAESS
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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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Arelate 297

    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 294

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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