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Constantius II campgate from Ticinum

Started by Victor, August 02, 2016, 08:27:04 AM

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Victor

here's a nice example with lots of silvering

Constantius II
A.D. 326
18x19mm   2.8gm
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; camp gate with two turrets and star between them.
In ex. T crescent T
RIC VII Ticinum 201

Victor

here's another example that recently sold, it looks almost crude compared to the first example. The style seems a little awkward and the campgate is short and blocky. I would call it unofficial, but the legends are perfect; maybe an engraver in training did the bust and reverse design.


Constantius II
A.D. 326
19mm   2.5gm
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; camp gate with two turrets and star between them.
In ex. P crescent T
RIC VII Ticinum 201

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