Constantine II AE3. 337-340 AD, Londinium

Constantine II AE3. 337-340 AD, Londinium mint.

OBV: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust left.

REV: BEATA TRANQUILLITAS, Globe on altar inscribed VOT-IS-XX; P-A across fields, three stars above. Mintmark PLON.

REF: RIC VII Londinium 216

 

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I don't have this one but tey come with a variety of portrait styles for the young Caesar. Most, including both of mine, abbreviate Tranquillitas.

 

Like a lot of collectors, I am partial to London minted coins and I have no idea why. They are not the best minted, but they do have a distinctive style. I have one of these as well.


CONSTANTINE II AE Follis
OBVERSE: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN NC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
REVERSE: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX, three stars above, PLON in ex.
Struck at London 323-324 AD
2.5g, 19mm
RIC VII 284

 

I agree, Bing. This is my second Londinium coin. I got it for $8 at an auction. Wasn't really in the plans but a Germanicus fell through and I got this one instead. I definitely like it, damage and all. They do have a distinctive engraving style.

 

I'm pretty sure mine is the non-abbreviated version, although it is kind of difficult to tell with this coin.

 

Holy schmokes, Gil-galad => you went on a spending-spree, eh? (good job, brother)

=> Please keep 'em comin'

 

This is an attractive and interesting type. I have one from Trier...

 

That's definitely a nice coin from Trier. I might try to get one of those in the future, perhaps.

 

Spending spree? lol. I only paid $8 for this coin. Maybe it's worth a little more but not by much.

 

=> well, you may not have spent a lot on your coins, but you bought a lot of coins!! (good job)

 

Is this Langtoft hoard ?

 

Yes, and I got it from your buddy whose name eludes me at the moment, something4augustus...