CONSTANTINE - Mintmark 'error'?

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  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have a Constantine RIC VII 123(gamma), but the mintmark is (clearly) "N N (gamma)".
    According to 'R.I.C.' it should read 'M N (gamma)'.
    Is the attribution incorrect?
    Is it an 'error'?
    Is there another reason for this?
    I would like to know what you think.
    Can anyone help, please?
    (10) CONSTANTINE II RIC VII. Nicomedia 123r.jpg
     
    Topcat7, Nov 25, 2017
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  3. Ajax

    Ajax Well-Known Member

    Looks like just a poorly executed M. Nice coin
     
    Ajax, Nov 25, 2017
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  4. paddyman98

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    To much Gamma Radiation? :hilarious:
     
    paddyman98, Nov 25, 2017
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  5. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    So finally, it's MN gamma struck at Nicomedia. The second vertical right bar of the letter M had been corroded or widened after so many centuries, possibly. PMD..
     
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  6. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thank-you, fellas. I shall enter the Mintmark as per catalogue "M.M." and delete my "N.M."
    Thank you again.
     
    Topcat7, Nov 25, 2017
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  7. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    I agree that it is probably an engraver error. You might enter it as N[sic]N Gamma, cf. RIC 123 or something similar.
     
    gsimonel, Nov 26, 2017
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  8. Black Friar

    Black Friar Well-Known Member

    Picky,Picky, Picky:angelic:
     
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