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ID: |
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25450 |
| Type: |
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Ancient Imitations |
| Region: |
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Eastern Europe |
| Issuer: |
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Imitation of Constantine I (The Great) |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 306-337
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| Metal: |
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Bronze |
| Denomination: |
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AE 3 |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD after 318 A.D. |
| Diameter: |
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18.2 mm |
| Weight: |
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3.348 g |
| Obverse Legend: |
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legends reduced to design elements, H's,L's O's & I's |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right, as RIC VII "D6" bust type |
| Reverse Legend: |
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legends reduced to design elements, H's,L's O's & I's |
| Reverse Description: |
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VLLP Type - Two victories holding small round "inscribed" shield (inscription consisting of scribbles) over altar of "X"-type design |
| Mint Mark: |
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III |
| Mint: |
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Unofficial, unknown |
| Primary Reference: |
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cf. RIC 47 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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FORUM ANCIENT COINS |
| Source: |
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http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=24372 |
| Notes: |
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Contemporary copy of VLPP types of Constantine I, Cf. RIC VII, Siscia, ppg 340-347 |
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