Original Reverses of Constantine

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  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Greetings.. That is the first time that I encounter unusual reverses on coins of Emperor Constantine such like these two attached. I meant by unusual that they are new to me despite the fact that I have watched hundreds of coins representing that great Roman Emperor. I do always appreciate your identifying comments and valuable remarks.
    Thanks.. Charles Cnst O.jpg Cnst R.jpg Bis cnst O.jpg Bis cnst R.jpg
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Neither are unusual. The first is:
    Alexandria RIC VIII 32 Divus Constantine I AE Follis. 347-8 AD. DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG, veiled bust right / VN-MR, Emperor veiled standing right, SMAL[officina] in ex.
     
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    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I'm not certain about the second, but I think it may be:

    Trier RIC VII 435, P Constantine AE3. 323-324 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right / SARMATIA-DEVICTA, Victory advancing right, holding trophy on right arm, branch in left hand, spurning captive seated on ground right, head turned back. Mintmark PTR crescent.
     
  5. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks BG. I wonder about the meaning of a crescent on the exergue of Roman coins?
    Charles
     
  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Just an indicator of the officina (workshop).
     
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