What is RIC VI Lugdunum 228?

RIC VI Lugdunum 228 is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 228.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 228?

RIC VI Lugdunum 228 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.29g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Severus II AE2 — RIC VI Lugdunum 228

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 228

Ruler

Severus II

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.29g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO - POP ROM

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 228 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 5.29g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 228?: RIC VI Lugdunum 228 is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 228.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 228?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N MAXIMIANO P F S 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 ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 228?: RIC VI Lugdunum 228 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.29g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.