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A complete Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, under Constantine II (330-335 AD). Mint: Uncertain. Reece Period 17. Reverse Type: Two soldiers, two standards; legend missing.This was well-circulated reverse type for nummi of this period and as such, was minted in many locations, including Rome, Constantinople, Lyon and Trier. Cf. RIC VII, Index II, p740 for complete list of mints and examples of this reverse type.Obverse: Laureate, probably cuirassed, bust facing right.Obverse legend: CONS[...] [...]Reverse Type: Two soldiers standing facing one another, each holding spear in outer hand, inner hand resting on shield set on ground; between them, two standards.Reverse Legend: Missing [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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