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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: quadrans on September 23, 2021, 10:53:09 am

Title: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: quadrans 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!

Regards

 Joe

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: labienus on September 23, 2021, 02:47:42 pm

Very, very sharply struck on both sides. Very nice example.
Congrats.
Best
P

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: quadrans on September 23, 2021, 02:51:21 pm

Thank you  ;) :) +++


Yes,

 I like this style... ;D

Regards

 Joe

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: Virgil H on September 23, 2021, 06:20:16 pm

Such a great strike. Beautiful.

Virgil

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: quadrans on September 23, 2021, 06:40:58 pm

Thank you, Virgil   👍

Joe

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: gb29400 on October 31, 2021, 03:42:38 pm

very nice bust  +++

Title: Re: Nice bust, Constantinus II. COTD,
Post by: quadrans on November 01, 2021, 06:07:34 am

Thank you GB   ;) +++