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Certified Ch AU (CHOICE About UNCIRCULATED!) Ancient Roman Coinage of Constantine II
EPFIG HOARD
ROMAN EMPIRE
CONSTANTINE II
as Caesar, 316-337 ADC
& under Constantine the Great, as Emperor, 307-337 AD.
BI Nummis c. 2.5 gm 20mm. Rome mint, struck AD 320 under Constantine as Emperor and Constantine II as Caesar (prince).
From the Epfig Hoard
This coin comprises one of the coins found in the Epfig Hoard. Originally discovered in 2010 in the small town of Epfig, in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, these coins were part of 110 kg of Roman treasure hidden away in three large ceramic pots. For over 1600 years, these coins were buried and kept in stunning condition. This Roman Coin of Constantius II has been graded in Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculation) condition by NGC. It is truly rarest of Ancient coins to have a pedigree stretching to the original time of coin in circulation including original find spot!
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C,
Unabridged legend:
Constantinus Iunior Nobilissimus Caesar Translation:
The noble caesar Constantinus the Young (Junior). Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Constantine II right, seen from the front.
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM / VOT • V ~ Translation:
Caesarum Nostrorum / Vot (-is) V (= quinquennalibus):
"Wishes for the 5th reign anniversary of our dear cesars". VOT•V within Wreath; mintmark RS in exergue--Rome mint mark.
Ref. RARE Unlisted in RIC with central pellet on reverse. Cf. RIC VII Rome 236 without pellet; only issue with pellet is for Crispus cf. RIC 234.
Condition: NGC Certified Ancient and Graded Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated!) with Epfig Hoard Pedigree Inlcuded on holder insert.
GORGEOUS EYE APPEAL ~ FDC! ORIGINAL COPPERY PATINA~this coin has not been cleaned! This is the original lustrous finish as a result of 1600+ Years of Hoarding.
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