Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE: Martinian, 324 A.D.

AE Follis, 2.44g. 21mm. Nicomedia mint. D N MARTINIANO P F AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Martinian to right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI; SMNB in exergue. Jupiter standing to left holding Victory on globe and scepter; eagle with wreath in beak to left; bound captive seated to right; X/II"gamma" in field to right. RIC VII, 608, 46. C 3. Dark brown patina; touch of roughness on reverse.  Very rare and of exceptional quality for the issue.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 114, 2019, lot 867.

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