RIC VI, LUGDUNUM [after 278], CONSTANTINE, UNLISTED BUST TYPE

OBVERSE	IMPCCONSTANTINVSPFAVG [IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG]; bust r., laur., dr., cuir., seen from rear.
REVERSE	SECVRITPE-RPETDDNN [SECVRIT PERPET DD NN]; Securitas stg. l., leaning l. with transverse sceptre on column, r. raised to head. PLC in exergue.
NOT IN RIC	UNLISTED BUST TYPE. Not attested for obv. legend 3a (p. 263). RIC lists similar type but draped only (LUGDUNUM 278). However, according to (supposed) RIC rules, some examples should be described as draped and cuirassed (pteruges clearly marked on r. arm). Listed in Bastien Lyon (294-316) (p. 239, no. 492; bust A*2). Coin should be listed after LUGDUNUM 278.

NOTES

Weight 6.67 g; diameter 25.5 mm. From the American Numismatic Society Collection (reg. no. 1984.146.330). Other specimens: - from Constantine Venetis' collection; weight 6.12 g; diameter 27 mm [click for picture]; - from Bastien Lyon (294-316) (plate LV, no. 492c); weight 6.64 g [click for picture].