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Offline Potator II

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Commemorative OTD
« on: April 13, 2006, 04:56:24 pm »
Hi all
This follis has been minted by Constantine in honour of his deceased father Constantius

DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO, laureate, cuirassed and veiled bust of Constantius right
MEMORIA FELIX, large altar between two eagles. PTR at exergue (Trier mint, first officina)
5,62 gr, 26 mm
Ref : RC #369, Cohen # 179

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Re: Commemorative OTD
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2006, 05:29:29 pm »
I like the speck of carbonate in his eye.  Gives it an champleve enameled look!
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Re: Commemorative OTD
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2006, 05:56:22 pm »
A commemorative with "attitude"; wonderful.  Pat L.
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