RIC VI Lugdunum 237 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VI Lugdunum 237 · 307 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F 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 237 is an ae2 of Constantine I (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 5.57g, 26mm 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 237?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 237 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 237.
- How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 237?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F 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 237?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 237 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.57g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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