What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 202?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 202 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Julian (RIC VIII Lugdunum 202)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 202

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.76g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CL IVLIANVS NOB C

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 202 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.76g, 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 202?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 202 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 202.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 202?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust with the inscription FL CL IVLIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 202?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 202 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.