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Up for auction is a Roman barbarous issue bronze coin issued unofficially (barbarous type) by Constantine I from 337-340 AD
During the crisis of the 3rd & 4th century there was a widespread shortage of currency across the Roman Empire which sparked a rise in unofficial issues of coins from the provinces to meet a growing demand for small change.
ID 179q
MINT: Unofficial
OBVERSE; UNKNOWN
- Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed.
REVERSE; VN-MR
-Emperor veiled, facing right, raising right hand.