Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 214b
Ruler
Severus II
Denomination
AE2
Date
307 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS N C

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, 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 214b 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 214b?
RIC VI Lugdunum 214b is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 214b.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 214b?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTINVS 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.

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