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Ruler: |
Constantinopolis Commemorative
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Reigned: |
330-346 A.D.
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Denomination: |
Billon reduced Cententionalis
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Mint: |
Arles
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Date of Issue: |
333 AD
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Obverse: |
Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre. "CONSTANTINOPOLIS"
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Reverse: |
Victory standing left, right foot on prow, long sceptre in right hand and leaning on shield with left.
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Mint marks: |
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SCONST
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Reference: |
RIC VII 374
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Weight: |
2.6 gms
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Nominal Weight: |
1.7 gms
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Diameter: |
17.7 mm
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Comment: |
Anonymous coin commemorating the foundation of Constantinopolis, a counterpart to the Rome commemorative celebrating the foundation of Rome.
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