POP ROMANVS, honoring Rome while commemorating the founding of Constantinople.
Struck early 330's under Constantine.
14-13 mm. 1.08 grams.

Bridge with towers at each end, water flowing below. CONS over I (officina 10) between the towers.

RIC VIII Constantinople 21 "Special issue for the dedication of the city, A.D. 330."  For the story and related types, see my site here.

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