RIC VIII Lugdunum 12 — Constantine II AE3
RIC VIII Lugdunum 12 · 337 AD-340 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
DIVO CONST-ANTINO AVG
Head of Constantine I, veiled, right
Reverse
[...]
Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him
About This Type
This RIC VIII Lugdunum 12 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.59g, 19mm diameter.
About the AE3
AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.
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 VIII Lugdunum 12?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 12 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 12.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 12?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DIVO CONST-ANTINO AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him with the inscription [...]. Portrait type: veiled.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 12?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 12 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.59g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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