What is RIC VII Lugdunum 256?

RIC VII Lugdunum 256 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 256.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 256?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription PLG Halbmond Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 256?

RIC VII Lugdunum 256 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.85g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Lugdunum 256)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 256

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

332 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.85g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

PLG Halbmond Punkt

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 256 is an ae2 of Constantine I (332 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.85g, 17mm 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 256?: RIC VII Lugdunum 256 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 256.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription PLG Halbmond Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 256?: RIC VII Lugdunum 256 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.85g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.