What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 8?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.87g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 8

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 8

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.87g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, 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 8 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 1.87g, 17mm 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 8?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 8 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 8.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 8?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.87g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.