What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 95?

RIC VIII Lugdunum 95 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 95.

Constans AE3, Constantius II (RIC VIII Lugdunum 95)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Lugdunum 95

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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 95 is an ae3 of 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 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 95?: RIC VIII Lugdunum 95 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Lugdunum 95.
How do you identify RIC VIII Lugdunum 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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: laureate.