Constantine II AE2, Two Victories reverse
RIC VII Lugdunum 90 · 320 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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 90 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (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 2.68g, 16mm 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 90?
- RIC VII Lugdunum 90 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 90.
- How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 90?
- 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 90?
- RIC VII Lugdunum 90 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.68g, diameter 16mm, struck.
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