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LOT 3098
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
Treveri mint; struck AD 318-319. 2nd officina. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, helmetted, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines over altar; STR in exergue. RIC VII 209. Extremely Fine. Beautiful glossy dark brown patina.(3.56gr, 18mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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