Constantius II AE3
RIC VIII Lugdunum 22 · 337 AD-340 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GLORI-A EXER-CITVS
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard
About This Type
This RIC VIII Lugdunum 22 is an ae3 of Constantius II, issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.24g, 15mm 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 22?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 22 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II issued under Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 22.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 22?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 22?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 22 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.24g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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