Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 245)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 245

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-331 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 245 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.

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 245?: RIC VII Lugdunum 245 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 245.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 245?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.