RIC VI Lugdunum 205 — Severus II AE2
RIC VI Lugdunum 205 · 307 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, left
Reverse
GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI
Genius, wearing modius, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, altar
About This Type
This RIC VI Lugdunum 205 is an ae2 of Severus II (307 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.44g, 27mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Lugdunum 205?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 205.
- How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 205?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galerius, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, altar with the inscription GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 205?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 205 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.44g, diameter 27mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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