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RIC VI, LONDINIUM 215, CONSTANTINE, MINTMARK VARIETY, ENGRAVER'S ERROR
  
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OBVERSE
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CONSTANTINVSPFAVG [CONSTANTINVS P F AVG]; bust r., laur., cuir.
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REVERSE
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PRINCIPIIV-VE-NTVTIS [PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS]; prince stg. facing, head l., in military dress, holding standard in each hand. PLN in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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MINTMARK VARIETY. Specimen similar to LONDINIUM 215 except for missing star in r. field. Listed in Cloke-Toone as a minor variety together with LONDINIUM 215 (7.06.002). Apparently an engraver's error or clogged die.
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NOTES
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Weight 4.31 g; diameter 24 mm. Coin sold on eBay in December 2009 for USD 150. Now in Brent Upchurch's collection.
Other specimens:
- sold on CNG eAuction 564 (lot 682) in June 2024 for USD 90; weight 4.65 g; diameter 22 mm; probably from the same dies [click for picture].
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