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LOT 3129
Constantine II, as Caesar, BI Nummus. AD 316-337.
London mint; struck AD 323-324. 1st officina. CONSTANTINVS IVN N C, helmetted and cuirassed bust to left / BEAT TRANQLITAS, banded globe set on altar inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines; three stars above, PLON in exergue. RIC VII 287; C&T 9.05.039; RML 1055. Extremely Fine. Much original silvering remaining.(3.08gr, 19mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Ex Langtoft Hoard;
Property of a private Norwich, UK, collector.
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