Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => COTD => Topic started by: Victor on June 01, 2024, 01:44:32 PM

Title: Constantine I VLPP from Siscia with Chi-Rho on helmet
Post by: Victor on June 01, 2024, 01:44:32 PM

my newest coin

 

Constantine I
A.D. 319
18mm     2.8g
IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG -- high crested helmet with Chi-Rho, cuir., spear across r. shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman leaping over fallen enemy.
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP -- two Victories stg., facing one another, together holding shield inscribed VOT PR on altar.
in ex. BSIS• 
RIC VII Siscia 61

Title: Re: Constantine I VLPP from Siscia with Chi-Rho on helmet
Post by: Severus on June 01, 2024, 03:01:52 PM

Congratulations! I had it on my watch list, was wondering if someone here would scoop it up.

Title: Re: Constantine I VLPP from Siscia with Chi-Rho on helmet
Post by: Victor on June 02, 2024, 12:33:23 AM

I'm glad that I didn't have to bid against you.