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ANCIENT ROMAN, CONSTANTINE II, 337-340 AD ~ TWO CAPTIVES, SHARP & FASCINATING

$ 15.83

Availability: 56 in stock
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
  • Composition: Bronze
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Year: 337-340 AD
  • Ruler: Constantine II
  • Denomination: Follis

    Description

    Ancient Roman bronze follis struck under Constantine II, 337-340 AD.  Aquileia Mint.  Outstanding example with crisp details and beautiful bronze tones.  Fascinating reverse theme.
    Obverse:  "CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C".
    Laureate bust of Constantine II left holding Victory and mappa.
    Reverse:  "
    VIRTVS EXERCIT", translated means
    "In Honor of the Valor of the Army".
    Standard inscribed VOT X, S-F with two bound captives sitting at its base.
    RIC VII 45
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