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RIC VIII Arelate 83

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Arelate 83. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constans. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG.

The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN.

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Historical context

Constans, the youngest son of Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from 337 until his death in 350. Appointed caesar in 333, he was made augustus alongside his brothers in September 337, initially administering Italy, Illyricum, and Africa. After defeating his eldest brother Constantine II in 340, Constans took over the administration of Gaul. Despite underlying tensions between the co-emperors, he ruled alongside his surviving brother, Constantius II.

This AE3 bronze coinage was produced at the mint of Arelate under the imperial authority of Constans.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Constans

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Arelate 83
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
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.

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Arelate 72

    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 VIII Arelate 78

    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 VIII Arelate 95

    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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