Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 10 · 314 AD-315 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
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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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