Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 36065

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Coin type:	Roman Imperial
Entered by:	mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 9 buyer responses)
Added on:	Nov 23, 2009
Authenticity:	Modern Copy
Ruler:	Constantius II (Caesar)
Coin:	EF Bronze Ae3 Modern Copy FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C - Helmeted and draped bust left PROVIDENTIAE CAESS - Camp gate with no doors, 5 layers, two turrets and Star above
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Mint:	Nicomedia (325 - 326)
Wt./Size/Axis:	3.53g / 20mm / 0
Rarity:	Scarce
References:	RIC VII 124
Acquisition/Sale:	julius-nepos Private Sale 8/16/09
Notes:	Nov 23, 09 - This is one of a number of coins currently being sold as part of a hoard "found a few kilometres to the south of town Smederova [in Eastern Serbia] in a depth of three metres. Since there’s no oxygen in this depth, no harmful corrosion could occur. That’s the reason why all coins - as usual for hoard coins - have an extremely fine, perfect condition. Every coin is extremely fine !" These coins are all modern copies. This type can be identified by specific attributes: On the obverse, the laurel wreath has 2 ties with 2 bobbles on the ends. On the reverse, the M of the mintmark resembles II, the top layer is comprised of 4 wide blocks, and the doorway is exactly 3 layers high.
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