What is RIC VII Lugdunum 91?

RIC VII Lugdunum 91 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 91.

How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 91?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/XX with the inscription CONSTANTINI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 91?

RIC VII Lugdunum 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Lugdunum 91)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Lugdunum 91

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.18g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSTANTINI AVG

VO/TIS/XX

About This Type

This RIC VII Lugdunum 91 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/XX. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.18g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Lugdunum 91?: RIC VII Lugdunum 91 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Lugdunum 91.
How do you identify RIC VII Lugdunum 91?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/XX with the inscription CONSTANTINI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Lugdunum 91?: RIC VII Lugdunum 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.