Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Unlisted => Topic started by: Victor on April 22, 2015, 10:26:59 AM

Title: Constantine I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS from London
Post by: Victor on April 22, 2015, 10:26:59 AM

This one is not in RIC, but other examples are known


seller's description

"23mm FOLLIS of CONSTANTINE 1. 317-337 4.1 grams Obv; CONSTANTINVSPAVG. Laur Cuir Right REV; PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Prince standing right in military dress, holding spear and globe. Year 317. / * PLN = Mint of LONDON RIC VII; Before 222 Huvelin 121"

Title: Re: Constantine I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS from London
Post by: Genio popvli romani on April 22, 2015, 12:41:28 PM

I like these "star in field" issues as it is an inexhaustible lode of various Constantine busts and not in RIC coins.

I do have a "similar" to 222 but with the cloak hanging behind which is not in Huvelin (see 122-122b) : http://www.notinric.lechstepniewski.info/6lon222v.html

Unfortunately, not in an excellent condition.

Title: Re: Constantine I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS from London
Post by: Victor on April 22, 2015, 12:45:50 PM

Quote from: Genio popvli romani on April 22, 2015, 12:41:28 PM

I like these "star in field" issues as it is an inexhaustible lode of various Constantine busts and not in RIC coins.

I expect that the new book due out shortly, The London Mint of Constantius and Constantine, will be very helpful for these coins

Title: Re: Constantine I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS from London
Post by: Genio popvli romani on April 22, 2015, 12:59:19 PM

I hope too! Especially for a global and comprehensive vision  (as possible) of the workshop.
I also dream of an update of the work of H. Huvelin with historical and technical background comparable to the books of P. Bastien.