Constantinopolis
(founded 330 A.D.) - AE3 - 16.32mm, 1.91gr |
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Obverse - CONSTANTINOPOLIS Helmeted and laureate bust of Constantinopolis left, holding reversed spear. |
Reverse - Victory standing left on prow, holding transverse spear and resting on shield SMAL delta in exergue |
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Minted at the 4th officina in
Alexandria (Egypt) between 335 and 337 A.D., in honor of the founding
of the city
Constantinopolis
(modern Istanbul, Turkey). Reference: Bruun, P.M., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 7 (RIC), Alexandria, p712, nr. 71, obverse Cp (N1) Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part I, p32, .nr 1432 Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 377CP Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p327, nr. 3893 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p292, nr 1 Quality: Fine |