And another new entry

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  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I have been getting a batch out of the bath and cataloging them. Here is a nice Valentinian I.

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    Valentinian I, AE3, Siscia.

    DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
    GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor in military dress, advancing right,
    head left, holding labarum, dragging captive behind him.
    Left field: M
    Right field: star over P.
    Mintmark: BSISC.

    RIC IX Siscia 14a, type xvii.
     
    Inspector43, Oct 20, 2021
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  3. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    Inscribed with the chi-rho symbol….to my old eyes.
     
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    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    dem old I's still Cn a lotto detail PeteB..:)
     
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  5. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Thanks Pete. I believe you are correct. That makes it more interesting.
     
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  6. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    By definition, a labarum is a standard with the Chi-Rho symbol.
     
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