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Constantine I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

Started by seth, October 12, 2014, 08:25:24 PM

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seth

Not unlisted but pretty scarce as far as I could tell. One of the most difficult PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS types to get in (at least) VF condition. I would rate this spec as aXF, struck w/ worn reverse die.


CONSTANTINE I AE24mm 5.02g Follis

AV: CONSTANTINVS P AVG; Laureate, helmeted cuirassed bust r. holding spear in r. hand over r. shoulder and shield in l. hand.

REV: PRINCIPI IV - VENTVTIS; Emperor standing l. cloack hanging over l. shoulder, holding globe in r. hand and reversed spear in l. hand. * in r. field.

EXE: PLN London mint.

REF: RIC VI London 228, rated R, mid. 310 to late 312AD.