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Constantine II with Alexandria Reverse? (unlisted w/pics for Lech)

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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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