Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse (RIC VII Lugdunum 14)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 14

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

MARTI PATR-I CONSERVATORI

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 14 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.

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 14?: RIC VII Lugdunum 14 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 14.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription 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 PATR-I CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.