| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 4560 Price realized: 90 CHF (Approx. 102 USD / 95 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.67 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Arelate, irregular mint, after 325. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB Laureate head of Constantine II to right. Rev. VIRTV-S AVGG / ST(crescent)RL Campgate with open doors and four turrets; above, star. Cf. RIC 291 and 294-5 (for prototype). Slightly rough and with minor flan faults, otherwise, good very fine. From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969. This piece is a mule with an obverse of Constantine II and a reverse of Constantine I. The style is clearly unofficial, indicating a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. Interestingly, the obverse die was also used with a 'CAESARVM NOSTRORVM' reverse with a mint mark belonging to Aquileia . Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
