What is RIC VII Lugdunum 115?

RIC VII Lugdunum 115 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 115.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 115?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 115?

RIC VII Lugdunum 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.4g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Lugdunum 115)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 115

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.4g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 115 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.4g.

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 115?: RIC VII Lugdunum 115 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 115.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 115?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 115?: RIC VII Lugdunum 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.4g, die axis 6 h, struck.