Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 7)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 7

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-314 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

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 7 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 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 7?: RIC VII Lugdunum 7 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 7.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 7?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription 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.