RIC VII, SIRMIUM [before 53], CONSTANTINE II, UNLISTED FOR RULER [IRREGULAR COIN]

OBVERSE	CONSTANTINVSIVNNOBC [CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C]; head r., laur.
REVERSE	[PROVIDEN]-TIAECAESS [PROVIDENTIAE CAESS]; camp-gate on base, two turrets, no doors, star above; varying number of stone layers. SIRM in exergue.
NOT IN RIC	UNLISTED FOR RULER. RIC lists this issue only for Constantius II (p. 475). Could be also regarded as a hybrid (unlisted obv. with legend 7b and rev. of SIRMIUM 53). Probably an ancient imitation. Should be noted before SIRMIUM 53.

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Weight 2.46 g; diameter 17 mm. Coin sold on Roma Numismatics eSale 74 (lot 1359) in August 2020 for GBP 170. Other specimens: - from Ancient Imports; ex Victor Failmezger; weight 1.5 g; diameter 18.4 mm [click for picture].