Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 4553 Price realized: 160 CHF (Approx. 182 USD / 169 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 21 mm, 3.79 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Arelate, irregular mint, after 325. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate head of Constantine I to right. Rev. VIRTV CAESS (retrograde) / QA(crescent)RI Campgate with open doors and four turrets; above, star. Cf. RIC 291-7 (for prototype). Minor weakness on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine. From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, privately acquired from Spink & Son on 2 September 1999. The unofficial style and retrograde reverse legend show that this is a contemporary 'barbarousC imitation. In addition, it is a mule, combining an obverse of Constantine I with a reverse for the Caesars. Starting price: 25 CHF |