Initial coinage of the London Mint re-opened by Constantius

Wonderful & informative post! You have quite the collection and your pictures came out good with the iPad.

 

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Dang double posts!

 

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Finale:

This coin type was issued (unmarked or marked with the new mint mark PLN in the reverse exergue) by Constantine shortly after the death of his father, Constantius, and following his recognition as Caesar by Galerius Maximian.
This effectively marked the end of the Diocletian Tetrarchy.
Hereafter, London Mint folles were issued at reduced size and weight (and with PLN in the reverse exergue) by the London Mint under Constantine..

RIC VI, Londinium, No. 89b, Constantine as Caesar


FL VAL CONSTANTINIVS NOB C
GENIO POP ROM (PLN)

Unreduced -- 9.3g.
Draped laureate bust, Genius with head towered and loins draped.

 

Something about this reverse really jumps out at me...no idea why. Those of you who have brought me along know I'm impulsive since there are SO many coins available to a newbie.

This is one I'm going to try and find. Of course, with my luck it's a rare $1000 coin.

 

Here is a much more worn example of that coin -- I like it because of the patina and honest wear.



Please check your in box.

 

That's one of the reasons I was drawn into ancient coins. A coin with circulation wear and patina can be cooler than a mint state. The wear makes me wonder what an ancient bought with the coin, or where they traveled with it.

When you really think about it the fact that a coin used to buy bread, or olive oil, or wine in the time of Constantine is available to be handled is a miracle, and a living history lesson.

Its hard for an 1848 large cent to compete, even though they're cool too.

 

That portrait is great

 

This coin must be from near the end of the Diocletian Tetrarchy. It's a bit smaller. I'm not sure of it's identification but Constantine I think.

 

It is not Constantine I. I would looks towards Constantine II or elsewhere. It is London mint for sure, but I can't make out the obverse legend so that I can pin it down. BTW, welcome @Allergies collector