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ROMAN COIN
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An incomplete, Roman, struck or hammered, copper alloy, nummus or AE4 of the House of Constantine. Obverse: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left. Inscription: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]. Reverse: Victory standing left on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople - new Rome. Inscription: None. Reece period 17. Die axis: 6 o'clock. The coin is in fine condition but worn and corroded with lower quarter of the obverse broken away. It has irregular edges, attractive green/pale brown patina but some surface corrosion present. This coin is likely to date to 330-340AD. 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. The coin is 15.77mm long, 12.86mm wide, 1.53mm thick, diameter 15.77mm and weighs 0.9g.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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