Follis - Constantinus I VICTORIAE, Barbarous, imitating London

€275,448.00
IssuerUncertain barbarous city
Year350-420
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1)
Currency
CompositionBillon
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions19.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#154 var
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine the Great right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTAN_TINVS MAX AG
(Translation: Emperor Constantine the greatest Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories standing confronted, together holding inscribed shield over altar, ornamented with a diamond pattern
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTONIAII LAETAE PRIIIC VT / YII on shield PLN
(Translation: Blundered, should be VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (Principium Perpertua) - joyous victory to the eternal Prince.  Shield inscription should be VOT PR, Vota Populi Romani - prayers (vows) of the Roman people.  London mintmark)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (350-420)  - Imitating London Mint -
Catalog ID8773762140
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