Æ In the name of Constantine I, Bust facing right, podium with six sections

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year325-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.31 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B/Imit#cf. 1, RIC VII#cf. 59
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCVVOCOVVDOVIOCVVCOC
(Translation: [Imperator Constantine Perpetuus Augustus] [Emperor Constantine, perpetual August])
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories facing each other with podium in-between, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCVVCVVVCIIICVVCVVCVVC CACACA
(Translation: [Victoria Laetus Princeps Perpetui] [The well-earned victories of the eternal Prince])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (325-425) CACACA - Imitating Siscia mint -
Catalog ID8109104480
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