Constantine I AE2, Constantine reverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 299 · 308 AD-309 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind
Reverse
PRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or PRINCIPI - I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Lugdunum 299 is an ae2 of Constantine I (308 AD-309 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand.
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 299?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 299 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (308 AD-309 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 299.
- How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 299?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription PRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or PRINCIPI - I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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