Constantius II AE2
RIC VII Lugdunum 255 · 332 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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 255 is an ae2 of Constantius II, issued under Constantine I (332 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.47g, 16mm 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 255?
- RIC VII Lugdunum 255 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (332 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 255.
- How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 255?
- 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 255?
- RIC VII Lugdunum 255 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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