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RIC VIII Arelate 26

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Arelate 26. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left, with the legend CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This bronze coin was issued under Constantine II, who ruled as Roman emperor from 337 to 340. Following the death of his father, Constantine I, he and his surviving brothers took power after eliminating potential rivals, with Constantine II governing Gaul, Hispania, and Britain. His reign ended in 340 when he died during an invasion of Italy against his brother Constans. The piece was manufactured at the mint of Arelate, modern Arles, an important settlement within the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Constantine II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield
Obverse legend
CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Arelate 26
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse legend to match
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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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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Arelate 9

    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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