RIC VII, ARLES [after 185], CONSTANTINE I, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [D7], OFFICINA Q
OBVERSE
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IMPCON-STANTINVSAVG [IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG]; bust r., high-crested helmet (bowl-shaped), cuir. [D7].
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REVERSE
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VICTORIAELAETAEPRINCPERP [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]; two Victories facing one another, holding on column shield inscribed VOT/PR. Altar undecorated. Q star over crescent A in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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UNLISTED BUST TYPE - D7. Not attested for obv. legend 1 (p. 254). Officina Q not listed in Ferrando. Note, however, that officina letter on both specimens listed here is uncertain (could be P). Should be listed in RIC after ARLES 185.
See also:
ARLES [after 185], CONSTANTINE I, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [D7], OFFICINA P
ARLES [after 185], CONSTANTINE I, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [D7], OFFICINA S
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NOTES
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Weight 2.95 g; diameter 18-19 mm. From Beast Coins.
Other specimens:
- sold on eBay in November 2015 for USD 31; weight 2.70 g; diameter 17.8 mm [click for picture].
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