Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => COTD => Topic started by: Victor on May 25, 2018, 01:52:43 PM

Title: Constantine I SECVRIT PERPET DD NN from Lyons
Post by: Victor on May 25, 2018, 01:52:43 PM

This coin was in a group that I bought, though it is in rough condition it is pretty rare.

Constantine I
A.D. 307- 308
23x26mm    5.2gm
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and draped bust right, seen from rear.
SECVRIT PERPET DD NN; Securitas stg. l.; leaning l. with transverse sceptre on column, r. raised to head.
In ex. PLC
RIC VI Lugdunum 278


there was also a Constantine as Caesar issue in the group

Constantine I
A.D. 307
23x24mm      5.2gm
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate head right.
CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, within hexastyle temple with plain pediment.
In ex. PK∆ 
RIC VI Carthage 61

Title: Re: Constantine I SECVRIT PERPET DD NN from Lyons
Post by: Nikko on May 30, 2018, 05:19:45 PM

Yes, it's a truly rare coin.

I get my one a few years ago.