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Constantine GE from Nicomedia overstruck by Umayyads
« on: June 21, 2022, 07:55:11 PM »
 


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Dependent Emirate. Conquest or Umayyad Emirate. Islamic Fals overstruck on Constantine I Æ Follis, Nicomedia mint (19mm, 2.44g, 6h). Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ Two soldiers flanking two standards; SMNЄ. RIC VII 188; Cf. Frochoso ref.XI.a. IIF. . Brown patina, Very interesting and Very Rare . VF