What is RIC VII Lugdunum 257?

RIC VII Lugdunum 257 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 257.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 257?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription // 'Punkt auf Mondsichel' PLG. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 257?

RIC VII Lugdunum 257 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 257)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 257

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

332 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.76g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

// 'Punkt auf Mondsichel' PLG

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 257 is an ae2 of Constantine I (332 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.76g, 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 257?: RIC VII Lugdunum 257 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 257.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 257?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription // 'Punkt auf Mondsichel' PLG. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 257?: RIC VII Lugdunum 257 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.