What is RIC VII Lugdunum 130?

RIC VII Lugdunum 130 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 130.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 130?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Portrait type: helmeted.

Constantine I AE2, Globe (RIC VII Lugdunum 130)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 130

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

BEATA TRANQVILLITAS

Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 130 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars.

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 130?: RIC VII Lugdunum 130 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 130.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 130?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Portrait type: helmeted.