Constantius II AE3, Constantius II reverse
RIC VIII Lugdunum 95 · 348 AD-350 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Constans
Obverse
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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 Constantius II, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Lugdunum 95?
- RIC VIII Lugdunum 95 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II issued under 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.
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