Description: Constantine I (307 - 337 AD). AE2, Lugdunum mint 320 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG; helmeted, cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCIT; trophy with captives seated on either side, PLC in ex.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 1,9 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII Lyons 102

Commentary: very rare; dark olive-grey patina with some deposits

History: Even after the dawn of imperial Christian era, the military motifs were dominant on the coinage - reflecting the strong dependence of the rules on the army.

Article Number: 059-09-05-42384