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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 28382

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Coin type:Roman Imperial
Entered by:mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses)
Added on: Jan 1, 2008
Ruler: Hanniballianus (Rex Regum)
Coin:VG Copper Ae4
FL HANNIBALLIANO REGI - bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
SECVRITAS PVBLICA - Euphrates reclining right leaning on scepter, urn at his side, reed behind
Exergue:
Mint:Constantinople (335 - 337)
Wt./Size/Axis:0.99g / 15mm / 180
Rarity:r2
References:
  • RIC VIII 147
  • Sear 3935
Acquisition/Sale:Barry & Darling VAuctions 178 #58598 12/23/07
Notes:Oct 30, 09 - Flavius Claudius Hanniballianus was a nephew of Constantine the Great, and brother of Delmatius. He was born at Toulouse but the year is uncertain. He was called Nobilissimus by his Uncle Constantine, who appointed him prefect of Cappadocia and Armenia, which provinces he governed with the title of King, A.D. 335. He and his brother Delmatius were killed by the soldiers of Constantius II in 337 CE.

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