AE Decanummium 4.00g. 18mm. Constantine in Numidia mint (?)
Crowned and cuirassed bust facing.
D N MAVRI Tb PP AVG
Large I between two stars, surmounted by cross between pellets; In ex.: CON
SB 578
Seemingly rare. Glossy olive-green patina. Clear legend.
Some pitting and roughness.
The attribution to this unusual mint is based upon the legend variation and portrait style. Sear tentatively attributes this type to the North African mint of Constantine in Numidia, while other authors attribute it to Carthage or possibly an uncertain military mint.
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