Unique Constantine I (the Great) Error

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  1. -monolith-

    -monolith- Supporter! Supporter

    I recently purchased this unique mint error of Constantine I (the Great) which comes from a rare mint, Arles (Arelate).

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    Authority: Constantine I (the Great)
    Denomination: AE Follis
    Mint: Arles (Arelate) (unknown but possibly 316-317 AD)
    Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right (double struck, offset mint error)
    Reverse: (SOL)I IN-VI-CTO COMITI, Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand (double struck, offset mint error)
    Mint Mark: (R) - S
    Exergue:
    unknown
    References: RIC VII Arelate - (unknown but possibly 108)
    Note: Based on the inscriptions, particularly the IN-"VI"-CTO inscription spacing on the reverse, the portraits, and the very uncommon S mint mark on the right field, I believe this may be a very rare RIC VII Arelate - 108. However thru my research I was unable to find a photo to compare it with.
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Love it, great addition!
     
  4. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    Other options are RIC VII Arles 136 and RIC VII Arles 145 and 145 is fairly common.
     
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