unofficial Constantine VLPP struck over Licinius IOVI from Siscia

Here's an unofficial Constantine I Siscian VLPP struck over a Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI (RIC VII Siscia 11) from Siscia, struck A.D. 313- 315. 22mm 3.0g

Because of a monetary reform, it was overstruck sometime after the VLPP (in silvered bronze) was introduced in A.D. 318







the undertype RIC VII Siscia 11

 

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That's one of the more crazy overstruck coins I have seen that wasn't Byzantine. Wonderful & interesting coin, Victor.

 

Very interesting coin, @Victor_Clark! It's one that @dougsmit would be interested to see, I'm sure.

 

That is a hot mess! I love it!

 

Very nice! Interesting that is was struck on a larger module / weight standard flan. There was clearly still enough profit in striking on a heavier flan further indication that the coinage of 318 was likely re-tariffed upwards.

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The IOVI had circa 2% silver; while the VLPP was double at 4%

 

Oh that’s just LOVELY. Amazing example in every way