RIC VII Lugdunum 10 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind Obverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 10 Constantine I reverse, Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical sp... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 10
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
314 AD-315 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.18g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 10 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.18g, 20mm 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 VII Lugdunum 10?
RIC VII Lugdunum 10 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 10.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 10?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 10?
RIC VII Lugdunum 10 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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