How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 137?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CRISPVS - N C • COS • II. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

Crispus AE2, Globe reverse (RIC VII Lugdunum 137)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 137

Ruler

Crispus

Issued under

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CRISPVS - N C • COS • II

Bust of Crispus, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

BEATA TRANQVILLITAS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 137 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under 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 137?: RIC VII Lugdunum 137 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 137.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 137?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CRISPVS - N C • COS • II. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

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Crispus AE2, Globe reverse