How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 215?

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 215?

RIC VII Lugdunum 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 215)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 215

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.23g

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 215 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 3.23g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Lugdunum 215?: RIC VII Lugdunum 215 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 215.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 215?: 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 215?: RIC VII Lugdunum 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.