Here is my attempt:
1 1/2 solidi (3.96 gr.). Obvers test struck.
Mint Aquileia?.
Obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS
PIVS F
AVG,
bust,
cuirassed, draped,
radiate, seen from behind.
Rev. adherent die with pearl
border and centration dimple.
Obv: RIC: - (
cf. RIC 33, but from ahead);
handle broken off, nearby pressure points RR (very
rare) EF+ It is a matter of an exceptional
rare test struck; very likely struck as
mint control. A comparable multiplum test struck (Göbl: 2677 A) makes use of the
legend DN CONSTANTINVS
MAX AVG. Both have been provided with handles in ancient times. Gorgeous multiplum
portrait with deep rear view.
Note: There are some
rare termini technici in this text.
Abschlag = test struck, Festhaltestempel = adherent die. I
hope I have found the correct translation for them!
Best regards
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