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This is in my opinion one of the most interesting reverse types of the late empire. Loosely translated it means "blessed peace". The times were anything but peaceful. These coins were minted roughly between 320-324 at three mints London, Lyons and Trier. Minted by Constantine I and two of his sons. Constantine II and Crispus. There are also varieties produced by Licinius and his son but they are very rare..

There are many different bust variations in this series of coins. This is what makes this such an interesting collectable series.

None of the coins pictured on this page are for sale. They are part of my collection.

Size and weight: 19 x 20mm, 2.46g.
Obverse: Helmeted, cuirassed bust right.
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse: An altar surmounted by a globe. On the altar is inscribed VO/TIS/XX.
BEATA TRAN-QUILLATVS
Exergue: STR dot
Reference: RIC VII Trier 341
 

     Constantine I     RIC VII 343v                                                                                                   Constantine I    RIC VII 368.5

                    Constantine I           RIC VII 368.5                                                                                   Constantine I  RIC VII 303S.2

                Constantine I

 Constantine II                                     .                                                                      Constantine II

Constantine II                                                                                                         Constantine I

     Constantine I                                                                                               Ric VII 305   Constantine I                                      

RIC VII 372                                          Crispus                                    

                       Constantine I

     Constantine I                                                                            RIC VII Lyons 198  Constantine I

       Constantine I

Crispus                                                                                             Constantine II

                   Constantine I                                                                            Constantine II

      Crispus                                                                              Constantine II

Photo courtesy of Zach of Beastcoins and Ras of Dirty Old Coins.

Crispus. An unlisted variation of the obverse legend

    Constantine II                                                                                            RIC VII London   287             Constantine II