Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Lugdunum 219)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 219

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

SARMATIA - DEVICTA

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, spurning a seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 219 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, spurning a seated captive.

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 219?: RIC VII Lugdunum 219 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 219.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 219?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, spurning a seated captive with the inscription SARMATIA - DEVICTA. Portrait type: laureate.