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Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« on: September 23, 2021, 10:53:09 am »
Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,

145 Constantinus II. (316-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-340 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 126, AE-3 Follis, S/F/HL//BSIS*, VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives, R3! #1
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145 Constantinus II. (316-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-340 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 126, AE-3 Follis, S/F/HL//BSIS*, VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives, R3! #1
avers: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laureate bust left wearing the imperial mantle, holding Victory on globe and Mappa.
reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives seated to left and right of its base. S in left field, F over HL (ligate) in right field.
exergue: S/F/HL//BSIS*, diameter: 18,5mm, weight: 3,05g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, date: 321-324 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 126, R3!

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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2021, 02:47:42 pm »
Very, very sharply struck on both sides. Very nice example.
Congrats.
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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2021, 02:51:21 pm »
Thank you  ;) :) +++


Yes,

 I like this style... ;D

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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2021, 06:20:16 pm »
Such a great strike. Beautiful.

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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2021, 06:40:58 pm »
Thank you, Virgil   👍

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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2021, 03:42:38 pm »
very nice bust  +++

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Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2021, 06:07:34 am »
Thank you GB   ;) +++
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