Picked up a Constans that seems to be not a common one

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  1. bcuda

    bcuda El Ibérico loco

    I picked this one up and it does not seem to be the every day norm Constans.
    It looks like Nicomedia RIC VII 192 mint SMNA except it only has one standard not two of them. Also has ( CAES ) not C
    Anyone able to give me some insight on this one ?

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    bcuda, Dec 1, 2019
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    The single standard with dot seems to be typical for Nicomedia. Yours looks a lot like RIC VII 202 with a different workshop:
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    Bing, Dec 1, 2019
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  4. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    There was a coinage reform, with a decrease in module size. The authorities issued coins with ONE standard to reflect the change. Your coin is RIC 202:

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