Constantine I - Londinium Mint Coin #2

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  1. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

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    Constantine I Londinium mint. AE3 Follis, 307-337 AD, 3.3g, 20mm

    OBV: IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG, Cuirassed bust right?

    REV: SOLINVIC-TO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, holding globe, right hand raised. Mintmark PLN.

    REF: Pending
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Like the shadow. Adds interest. I found another Con I from London:
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    CONSTANTINE I
    AE3 Follis
    OBVERSE: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, spear over far shoulder
    REVERSE: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories standing facing holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on altar decorated with diamond (Helv. 2a), PLN in ex.
    Struck at London 319-20 AD
    2.8g, 20mm
    RIC VII 159
     
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  4. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Londinium coins are definitely nice, but not so much this OP coin. I think it was a flat strike to begin with out of the mint.
     
  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Another total winner, my friend ... I love the Sol reverse

    Oh, and very sweet
    green eye-appeal on this new keeper

    :rolleyes:
     
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