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ID:     8149
Type:     Ancient Imitations
Region:     Eastern Europe
Issuer:     Imitation of Constantine I (The Great)
Date Ruled:     AD 306-337
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     AE3 - Follis
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD after 318
Diameter:     17.7 mm
Weight:     3.13 g
Obverse Legend:     legend reduced to design elements
Obverse Description:     Laureate helmeted and cuirassed bust right based on RIC VII "D6"-type bust
Reverse Legend:     legend reduced to design elements
Reverse Description:     Two victories holding inscribed shield, letters reduced to design elements, on altar of "X"-type design
Mint Mark:     SIIS
Mint:     Unknown unofficial
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=5555
Notes:     Contemporary copy based on protoype: VLPP of Constantine I Cf. RIC VII Siscia, ppg 430-437