How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 216?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG. The reverse depicts Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription QVIES AVG-VSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Diocletian AE2, Quies reverse (RIC VI Lugdunum 216)

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 216

Ruler

Diocletian

Issued under

Severus II

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand

Reverse

QVIES AVG-VSTORVM

Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 216 is an ae2 of Diocletian, issued under Severus II (307 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.

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.

All Severus II coins Lugdunum mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 216?: RIC VI Lugdunum 216 is a Bronze AE2 of Diocletian issued under Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 216.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 216?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding olive branch in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG. The reverse depicts Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription QVIES AVG-VSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

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Diocletian AE2, Quies reverse