RIC VII, ARLES [before 272], CONSTANTINE II, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [B1] [IRREGULAR COIN]

OBVERSE	CONSTANTINTSIVNNOBC [CONSTANTINTS (sic!) IVN NOB C]; head r., laur. [B1].
REVERSE	PROVIDEN-TIAECAESS [PROVIDENTIAE CAESS]; gateway with two turrets, star above, no doors, varying number of stone layers. T*AP (sic!) in exergue.
NOT IN RIC	UNLISTED BUST TYPE - B1. Not attested for obv. legend 7 (p. 263). Note error in obv. legend: CONSTANTINTS and "P" instead of "R" in mimtmark. Apparently an ancient imitation (probably counterfeiters' workshop in Britain). Could be noted before ARLES 272. See also: ARLES [before 272], CONSTANTINE II, UNLISTED BUST TYPE

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Weight 3.59 g; diameter 18-20 mm. Ex Killingholme Hoard; ex Beast Coins. Sold on VAuctions auction 236 (lot 122) in November 2009 for USD 82.