What is RIC VI Lugdunum 213a?

RIC VI Lugdunum 213a is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 213a.

Severus II AE2 — RIC VI Lugdunum 213a

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 213a

Ruler

Severus II

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS N C

Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 213a 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 213a?: RIC VI Lugdunum 213a is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 213a.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 213a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS N C. 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.