How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 267?

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 //*PLG. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 267?

RIC VII Lugdunum 267 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 16mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 267)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 267

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-334 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.02g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

//*PLG

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 267 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 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 2.02g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Lugdunum 267?: RIC VII Lugdunum 267 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-334 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 267.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 267?: 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 //*PLG. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 267?: RIC VII Lugdunum 267 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 16mm, die axis 10 h, struck.