What is RIC VII Lugdunum 281?

RIC VII Lugdunum 281 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 281.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 281?

RIC VII Lugdunum 281 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 281)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 281

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.56g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine 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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 281 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 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, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.56g, 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 281?: RIC VII Lugdunum 281 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 281.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 281?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN 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, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 281?: RIC VII Lugdunum 281 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.