What is RIC VII Lugdunum 100?

RIC VII Lugdunum 100 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 100.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 100?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, spear across left shoulder, holding horse by bridle with left hand with the inscription D N IVL - CRIS-PO N C. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 100)

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 100

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N IVL - CRIS-PO N C

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, spear across left shoulder, holding horse by bridle with left hand

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VO/TIS/V

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 100 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V.

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 VII Lugdunum 100?: RIC VII Lugdunum 100 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 100.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 100?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, spear across left shoulder, holding horse by bridle with left hand with the inscription D N IVL - CRIS-PO N C. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.