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Constantine I VIRTVS EXERCIT Lyons legend break
« on: March 18, 2013, 06:02:02 PM »
Nothing really important, but worth noting, the obverse legend break of this coin CONSTA-N-TINVS AVG is not in RIC or Bastien. The visor of the helmet extended too far and the engraver made the decision to make an unusual legend break.

Constantine I
A.D. 320
19x21mm  2.3 gm
CONSTA-N-TINVS AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust.
VIRTVS-EXERCIT [Valor of the Army] Trophy standing on ground, captive seated on either side
In exergue PLG, A/S in fields.   
RIC VII Lyons 102