Constantius II - Spelling mistake ?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I believe this coin to be a Constantius II, RIC VIII. Arles 56,
    BUT the obverse legend (although having some damage) clearly reads CONSTANANTI_VS PF AVG. (extra . . . AN . . . )

    Has anyone ever heard of this? If so, how common is it ? (I have never come across it before.)

    How does this affect the value of the coin?

    Is my attribution wrong?

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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    It looks to me like a misspelling of CONSTANS as CONSTANANS.
     
  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I have not seen it but suspect the condition and lack of mintmark would keep its market value down to very little.
     
  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    @J.A. The closer I look at this coin the more I believe that you are right about it being Constans. (Similar to RIC VIII Arles 58.)

    Thanks, Doug. I suspected as much. Curiosity value only.
     
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