Details
LOT 3589
Romano-British Imitation of possibly Constantius II AE 12mm. 4th century AD. Unofficial mint.
D N CONSTAN[...], pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Soldier standing to left, spearing fallen horseman; mintmark in exergue. SCBC 750. Very Fine.(1.22gr, 12mm, 4h.).
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 were temporarily disrupted, so the local imitations of Constantius II and the usurper Magnentius became necessary to cover the deficit.
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LOT 3589
Romano-British Imitation of possibly Constantius II AE 12mm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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