RIC VIII Lugdunum 75 Constantius II obverse, Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Lugdunum 75
Ruler
Constantius II
Issued under
Constans
Denomination
Large AE2
Date
348 AD-350 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 75 is a large ae2 of Constantius II, issued under Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 75?
RIC VIII Lugdunum 75 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II issued under Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 75?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with ☧ on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

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