Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 4

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 4

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS IVN AVG

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

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 4 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.

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 4?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 4 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 4.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS IVN 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 GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.