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LOT 3222
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 337-361.
Following Ambianum mint; struck circa AD 353-354. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right; A behind / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman, round shield below; AMB in exergue. For prototype cf. RIC VIII 48; SCBC 750; see also Carson and J.P.C. Kent, 'A Hoard of Roman Fourth-Century Bronze Coins from Heslington, Yorkshire' in NC Vol. 11 (1971), p. 210. Very Fine.(3.22gr, 20mm, 7h.).
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 3222
Romano-British Imitation of Constantius II BI Centenionalis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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