Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 4553

Price realized: 160 CHF   (Approx. 182 USD / 169 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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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