RIC VII Lugdunum 231 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 231 Constantine I reverse, Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with six stone layers; star above Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 231
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
324 AD-325 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.79g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with six stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 231 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with six stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.79g, 18mm 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 231?
RIC VII Lugdunum 231 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 231.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 231?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 231?
RIC VII Lugdunum 231 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.79g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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