Constans Large AE2, Soldier (RIC VIII Lugdunum 81)

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 81

Ruler

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, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 81 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees.

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.

All Constans coins Lugdunum mint All Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 81?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 81 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 81.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 81?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.