What is RIC VI Lugdunum 235?

RIC VI Lugdunum 235 is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 235.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 235?

RIC VI Lugdunum 235 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.34g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Severus II AE2 — RIC VI Lugdunum 235

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 235

Ruler

Severus II

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.34g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS N C

Bust of Constantine I, 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

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 235 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.34g, 25mm 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.

All Severus II coins Lugdunum mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 235?: RIC VI Lugdunum 235 is a Bronze AE2 of Severus II (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 235.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 235?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, 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 with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 235?: RIC VI Lugdunum 235 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.34g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.