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RIC VI, LONDINIUM [before 228], CONSTANTINE, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [Z]
  
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OBVERSE
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CONSTANTINVSPA-VG [CONSTANTINVS P AVG]; bust l., helm., cuir., spear over r. shoulder, shield on l. arm [Z].
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REVERSE
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PRINCIPIIV-VENTVTIS [PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS]; Prince stg. facing, head l., cloak hanging from l. shoulder, r. holding globe, l. reversed spear. Star in right field. PLN in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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UNLISTED BUST TYPE - Z. Not attested for obv. legend 1e (p. 137). For this bust type see also CORRIGENDA, VOL. VI, p. 134. Listed in Huvelin (no. 135; specimen from the British Museum, cited below). Listed in Cloke-Toone (7.07.026). Should be listed in RIC before LONDINIUM 228.
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NOTES
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Weight 4.08 g. Plate coin in Cloke-Toone. From the British Museum Collection (reg. no. 1977,1005.28).
Other specimens:
- sold on CNG eAuction 564 (lot 676) in June 2024 for USD 150; weight 4.50 g; diameter 22.5 mm [click for picture];
- from VCoins (Roman Lode Ancient Coins), July 2013; weight 3.63 g; diameter 22.2-23.0 mm [click for picture].
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