Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 74)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 74

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N CRISPO - NOB CAES or D N C-R-ISPO - NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 74 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar.

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 74?: RIC VII Lugdunum 74 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 74.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CRISPO - NOB CAES or D N C-R-ISPO - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.