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RIC VII Lugdunum 9

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Lugdunum 9. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind, with the legend CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows sol, radiate, standing right, head left, chlamys draped across left shoulder and spread, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI.

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Historical context

This bronze coinage was struck under Constantine's authority at the mint of Lugdunum. The obverse features the emperor's laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust paired with the legend CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse design depicts the radiate sun god Sol standing with a raised right hand and holding a globe, accompanied by the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing right, head left, chlamys draped across left shoulder and spread, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Obverse legend
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Lugdunum 9
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
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.

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