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RIC VII Lugdunum 12

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Lugdunum 12. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield, with the legend MARTI CON-SERVATORI.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Lugdunum, this bronze coinage bears the obverse title of Constantine I as "IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG". The reverse design depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed, holding a reversed vertical spear and resting his hand upon a shield, accompanied by the inscription "MARTI CON-SERVATORI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 12
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
MARTI CON-SERVATORI
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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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Lugdunum 10

    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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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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