Constantius Gallus AE3, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Lugdunum 188 · 353 AD-355 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, turning to soldier, extending left arm
About This Type
This RIC VIII Lugdunum 188 is an ae3 of Constantius Gallus, issued under Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, turning to soldier, extending left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.6g, 17mm 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 188?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 188 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius Gallus issued under Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 188.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 188?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, turning to soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 188?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.6g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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