Constantine II - Votive - RIC 166, Siscia (R-4)

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Constantine II - VOT/•/X - RIC 166, Siscia (R-4)
Constantine II (Latin: Flavius Claudius Constantinus Augustus; January/February 316 – 340) was Roman Emperor from 337 to 340. Son of Constantine the Great and co-emperor alongside his brothers, his attempt to exert his perceived rights of primogeniture led to his death in a failed invasion of Italy in 340.
OBV:
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
- Laureate head right.
REV:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
- VOT/•/X within wreath.
Mintmark
:
eSIS*
(e = epsilon).
Struck c.
320-321
A.D. at the mint in
Siscia
.  Reference:  RIC 166, E (VII, Siscia).
Rated:
R-4
Weight: 2.5  grams.  Diameter: 18 mm.  Die axis: 12h.
Attractive example of this rare coin with a beautiful
green patina
, nicely centered, full legends and sharp details.
Some dirt deposits.
Interestingly, the header photo for the Constantine II page at Wildwinds is an example of RIC 166, Siscia, although of the gamma officina, which is rated R-5.
Coin in the photos is the exact coin you will receive (penny not included).  The coin will come with the attribution information above.  The Coin will ship carefully packaged in new BCW 2x2 vinyl flip within a 10x6 padded envelope.
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