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I think these are a lot of fun, a reminder that each of them is handmade with all the imperfections that can result. I have a few engraving errors, also from Antioch. 

GALLENVS:

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SOLI NIVICTO

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IOVI CONSERAVT:

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East Roman (Late) Empire.  😵

Sort of a blundered legend, or at least, a celator who understood Gregg shorthand...

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 C.E.

AE Follis 31mm 11.7 grams

Antioch as Theopolis

DN TNT CM MAV TIB PP AVG

Crowned and mantled bust facing, trefoil pattern on crown, holding mappa and eagle tipped scepter. 

ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, mintmark THEUP

Reference: SB 532 MIB 95

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