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RIC VIII Lugdunum 22

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Lugdunum 22. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard, with the legend GLORI-A EXER-CITVS.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VIII Lugdunum 5, RIC VIII Treveri 105, RIC VIII Treveri 112, RIC VIII Treveri 50, RIC VIII Arelate 12, RIC VIII Arelate 13, RIC VIII Arelate 58, RIC VIII Lugdunum 17, RIC VIII Lugdunum 30, RIC VIII Lugdunum 9.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Following the death of Constantine I, his sons Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans eliminated potential rivals and became emperors in 337, dividing the Roman Empire among themselves. Constantine II ruled Gaul, Hispania, and Britain, while Constantius II received the eastern territories. This coin was minted under Constantine II's authority at Lugdunum (modern Lyon), an important Roman city in Gaul that served as the capital of Gallia Lugdunensis, bearing the portrait of his co-ruler Constantius II.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Constantine II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLORI-A EXER-CITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Lugdunum 22
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GLORI-A EXER-CITVS
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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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 23

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

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 26

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

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 5

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 105

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 112

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Treveri 50

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Arelate 12

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Arelate 13

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Arelate 58

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 17

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 30

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Lugdunum 9

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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