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ID: |
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859939 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Constantine III |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 407-411
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Siliqua |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 407-408 |
| Diameter: |
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17 mm |
| Weight: |
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1.18 g |
| Die Axis: |
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12 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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D N CONSTAN_TINVS P F AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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VICTORI-A AAVGGG |
| Reverse Description: |
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Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand, and inverted spear in left; back of throne visible behind |
| Exergue: |
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SMLD |
| Mint Mark: |
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SMLD |
| Mint: |
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Lugdunum |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC X 1531 |
| Reference2: |
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RSC V 4b |
| Reference3: |
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Lyon 251 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=155755 |
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Grade:
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Near EF, toned, small flan crack |
| Notes: |
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Rare. Following the assassinations of the usurpers Marcus and Gratianus, Constantine III was proclaimed emperor by the legions in Britain. Hoping to ensure his own position, he sailed to Gaul where he met little opposition. Constantine was officially recognized by Honorius, though Theodosius and Arcadius failed to follow Honorius’ lead. Constantine proved to be a competent ruler, defeating the local barbarians and negotiating agreements with the Alamanni and Burgundians. Constantine was a bit over-ambitious though, as his attempt to enter Italy failed. Attacked by his own general Gerontius and eventually the troops of Honorius, he was killed in AD 411. |
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