How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 108?

The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding a standard with ☧ on banner in right hand with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 108?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Magnentius Large AE2 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 108

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 108

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-351 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.88g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Magnentius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding a standard with ☧ on banner in right hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 108 is a large ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding a standard with ☧ on banner in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.88g, 22mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 VIII Lugdunum 108?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 108 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD-351 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 108.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnentius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Magnentius, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding a standard with ☧ on banner in right hand with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 108?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.