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.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Lugdunum 188)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 188

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.6g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 188?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 188 is a Bronze AE3 of 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.