Constantine I AE2, Genius (RIC VII Lugdunum 50)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 50

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

GENIO - POP ROM

Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 50 is an ae2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae 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 50?: RIC VII Lugdunum 50 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 50.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 50?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP LICINIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, turreted, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.