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Coin Detail
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ID:
2448
Type:
Ancient Imitations
Region:
Eastern Europe
Issuer:
Imitation Constantine I (The Great)
Date Ruled:
AD 306-337
Metal:
Bronze
Denomination:
AE 3
Struck / Cast:
struck
Diameter:
17.4 mm
Weight:
2.4 g
Die Axis:
6 h
Obverse Legend:
legend reduced to design-element
Obverse Description:
Laureate, crested helmet and cuirass on bust right. Prototype: RIC VII "D6" type portrait of Constantine the Great.
Reverse Legend:
legend reduced to design-element
Reverse Description:
VLLP Type - Two victories holding inscribed shield, letters reduced to design elements, set on altar with "X"-type decoration; in exergue, ...SIS...
Mint Mark:
SIS between C's
Mint:
unofficial European
Primary Reference:
Contemporary Imitative
Photograph Credit:
FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=4574
Notes:
Types as Constantine I VLPP from Siscia Prototype: Cf. RIC VII ppg 430-437
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
