RIC VII Lugdunum 210 Constantine I obverse, Head of Crispus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 210 Constantine I reverse, VOT/X within a laurel wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 210
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
323 AD-324 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.12g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C

Head of Crispus, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 210 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.12g, 19mm diameter.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Lugdunum 210?
RIC VII Lugdunum 210 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 210.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 210?
The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 210?
RIC VII Lugdunum 210 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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