What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 91?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 91 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 91.

How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 91?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 91?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans AE3, Phoenix reverse (RIC VIII Lugdunum 91)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 91

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.7g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO

Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound

About This Type

This RIC VIII Lugdunum 91 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.7g, 18mm 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 91?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 91 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 91.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 91?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Lugdunum 91?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.