RIC VI Lugdunum 225 Diocletian obverse, Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding branch in ri... Obverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 225 Diocletian reverse, Quies, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and leaning on sceptre ... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 225
Ruler
Diocletian
Issued under
Severus II
Denomination
AE2
Date
307 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.95g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG

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

Reverse

QVIES - AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 225 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.95g, 29mm 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 225?
RIC VI Lugdunum 225 is a Bronze AE2 of Diocletian issued under Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 225.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 225?
The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding 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 - AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 225?
RIC VI Lugdunum 225 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.95g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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