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LOT 3224
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 337-361.
Following Lugdunum mint(?). D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman, shield below; SPLG(?) in exergue. SCBC 750. Very Fine.(4.26gr, 20mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Found Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
Footnotes
During the 4th century, the urban life in Britain was in serious decline and the supplies of currency from the Empire temporarily disrupted, so the local imitations of Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius became necessary to cover the deficit.
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LOT 3224
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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