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RIC VIII Lugdunum 99

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Lugdunum 99. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constans. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constans, 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 legend FEL•TEMP - REPARATIO.

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Historical context

Constans, the youngest son of Constantine the Great, ruled as Roman emperor from 337 until 350. Initially holding the rank of caesar from 333, he was made augustus alongside his brothers in September 337, originally administering Italy, Illyricum, and Africa. After defeating his eldest brother Constantine II in a 340 civil war, Constans acquired the praetorian prefecture of Gaul, governing the region until his overthrow and death in 350.

Produced at the Lugdunum mint in Gaul, this bronze AE3 coin presents Constans on the obverse accompanied by the legend "D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Constans

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constans, 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
Obverse legend
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FEL•TEMP - REPARATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Lugdunum 99
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FEL•TEMP - REPARATIO
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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