Nice POP ROMANVS Donative Type AE 4
Item #137094303

Currently $66.00
End3e      08/01/99
Seller    praetorian

 Description

Coin was minted at Constantinople circa 330 AD, during the reign
of Constantine the Great. The obverse features the laureate and
draped bust of the Roman People facing left, with cornucopiae
over shoulder, and legends POP.ROMANVS. The reverse features a
large star within wreath, with mint/oficina mark CONSS below. RIC
classifies these pieces as special donative half-centionales
celebrating the dedication of the city of Constantinople. Their
silver content is said to be twice that of contemporary
Constantinian billon coinage. Coin grades a nice VF, with bold
devices and legends, and attractive earthen patina. A pleasing
example of this scarce donative type, cataloged as RIC-22. 

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