RIC VII Lugdunum 76 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind Obverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 76 Constantine I reverse, Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VO... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 76
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
319 AD-320 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.82g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTINO IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

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 76 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.82g, 20mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Lugdunum 76?
RIC VII Lugdunum 76 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 76.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 76?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription D N CONSTANTINO IVN NOB C. 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 76?
RIC VII Lugdunum 76 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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