How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 216?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left 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 216?

RIC VII Lugdunum 216 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 216)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 216

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.94g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 216 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 2.94g, 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 216?: RIC VII Lugdunum 216 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 216.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 216?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left 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 216?: RIC VII Lugdunum 216 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.