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ROMAN COIN
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330-335AD. Copper alloy, Roman coin AE4 of Constantine I, The Great (307-337AD) or possible immitation of a commemorative issue for the foundation of Constantinople. Length 15.7mm, Width 14.5mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Diameter 15.7mm, Weight 1.4g. Obverse: Helmeted head of Constantinopolis left. Inscription: [CONSTAN]TINOP(OLIS). Reverse: Victory standing left on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome. Inscription: None. Mint mark: TRP[S]. Mint Name: Trier-Germany. Die Axis: 330 deg. or 11 o'clock. The simple mint mark TRP for Trier probably does not exist; on regular coins there is always a further mark. Little wear, attractive dark brown patina, slight corrosion around the edge of the flan and a rusty brown surface deposit probably as a result of water logged soil. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 62 No. 601 and Identifying Roman Coins, Richard Reece & Simon James, Seaby 1986, reprint 1994, page 28-29 No. 95 & 96.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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