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Constantine II with Alexandria Reverse? (unlisted w/pics for Lech)
arizonarobin:
Hi- someone from my coin group recommended I try these forums for help on this one- if anyone can enlighten me with an RIC # I would very much appreciate it. This lil guy has had me stumped for some time.
Obverse:
FLCLCONSTANTINVSNOBCAES, laureate bust right
Reverse:
IOVICONSER-VATORICAESS, with wreath above X above B in the right field and K in the left field and eagle at Jupiter’s feet, holding globe with Victory and ALE in the exergue
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Thank you Kelly!! ;D
arizonarobin:
Emperor: Constantine II
Obverse: FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C
Reverse: IOVICONSER-VATORICAESS
Exergue: ALE
Right Field: wreath above X above B in the right field
Left Field: and K in the left field (above eagle)
City: Alexandria
I know that much is correct- I just cant find it anywhere in RIC :)
roscoedaisy:
It's very similar to a coin struck for Crispus and Licinius Jr (RIC VII 20 & 21).
RIC 20:
FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
IOVICONSER-VATORI-CAESS
ALE
K in left above eagle
wreath above X above A
RIC 21:
VAL CONSTANTINVS LICINIVS N CAES
IOVICONSER-VATORI-CAESS
ALE
K in left above eagle
wreath above X above A or B
This must be unlisted -- it would belong as #22 if that weren't already used. Cool coin.
Lech Stępniewski:
Confirmed! Coin is unlisted and has VERY rare obverse legend. Known only for gold medallion from Ticinum (RIC VII TICINUM 99) minted in 320. Roscoedaisy is right - coin should be listed after ALEXANDRIA 21. Congratulations, Arizonarobin!!! Could you take a better picture? I would like to show your coin on my NOT IN RIC page.
Kelly:
Congratulations Robin!!
You never know when these little jewels will appear.
Best of everything,
Kelly
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