Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 30)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 30

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 30 is an ae2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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 30?: RIC VII Lugdunum 30 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 30.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 30?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.