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RIC VII, ARLES [before 342], CONSTANTIUS II, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [B4], OFFICINA S

  

OBVERSE

FLIVLCONSTANTIVSN[OBC] [FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C]; bust r., laur., dr., cuir. [B4].

REVERSE

GLOR-IAEXERC-ITVS [GLORIA EXERCITVS]; two soldiers, helmeted, stg. front, looking at each other; each holds spear and rests hand on shield; between them, two standards. SCONST in exergue.

NOT IN RIC

UNLISTED BUST TYPE - B4. Not attested for obv. legend 8 (p. 270). Not listed in Ferrando. However, this type could be regarded as an ancient imitation. Otherwise, should be listed before ARLES 342.

See also:
RIC VII, ARLES [before 342], CONSTANTIUS II, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [B4], OFFICINA P [IRREGULAR COIN]

NOTES

Weight 2.21 g. From the collection of Charley974. Note partially double strike.


NOT IN RIC © 2004 Lech Stępniewski