RL85975. Bronze heavy maiorina, cf. RIC VIII Cyzicus 96, LRBC II 2488, SRCV V 18166, Cohen VII 46, Hunter V - (all normal weight < 5.20 g), VF, well centered, corrosion, edge cracks, overstruck(?), uncertain mint, weight 10.608g, maximum diameter 25.1mm, die axis 180
o, 351 - 354 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse FEL TEMP REPARATIO (happy times restored), soldier standing left spearing fallen horseman, horseman beardless and wearing a pointed cap, shield on the ground at feet, Γ upper left, •SMKΔ in exergue;
unusual thick flan, more than double normal weight (10.608g vs. normal < 5.20g), ex Frank Kovacs; very rare variety or error;
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