What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 45?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 45 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 45.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 45

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 45

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 45 is an ae3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 45?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 45 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 45.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 45?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: laureate.