What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 24?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 24 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 24

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 24

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.47g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS - P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, 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 24 is an ae3 of 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 1.47g, 16mm 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 24?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 24 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 24.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 24?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - 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 24?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 24 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.