How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 297?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, veiled, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO. The reverse depicts Square altar, lighted and garlanded; on either side, eagle with the inscription MEMORIA FELIX. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 297?

RIC VI Lugdunum 297 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.98g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Square (RIC VI Lugdunum 297)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Lugdunum 297

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-309 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.98g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, veiled, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MEMORIA FELIX

Square altar, lighted and garlanded; on either side, eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 297 is an ae2 of Constantine I (308 AD-309 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Square altar, lighted and garlanded; on either side, eagle. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.98g, 28mm 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 297?: RIC VI Lugdunum 297 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (308 AD-309 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 297.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 297?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, veiled, cuirassed, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO. The reverse depicts Square altar, lighted and garlanded; on either side, eagle with the inscription MEMORIA FELIX. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Lugdunum 297?: RIC VI Lugdunum 297 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.98g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.