What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 84?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 84 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.06g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Lugdunum 84

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 84

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.06g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 84 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.06g, 20mm diameter.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 84?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 84 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 84.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 84?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 84?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 84 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.06g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.