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LOT 3133
Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-337.
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 330-335. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear and resting shield on ground, two standards between; (star)PLG in exergue. RIC VII 263. Extremely Fine. Dark green patina with brown highlights.(2.31gr, 18mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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