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RIC X Constantine III 1506

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Constantine III 1506. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine III. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine III, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constantine III, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; treading down a seated captive with left foot, with the legend VICTORIA - AAAVGGGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This gold solidus was issued under the authority of Constantine III within the Roman Empire, struck at the mint of Lugdunum.

On this piece, the reverse design features the emperor in military attire holding a standard and Victory on a globe while treading down a seated captive, framed by the inscription "VICTORIA - AAAVGGGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Constantine III

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine III, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantine III, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; treading down a seated captive with left foot
Obverse legend
D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIA - AAAVGGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Constantine III 1506
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA - AAAVGGGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Constantine III 1505

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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