Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Licinia Eudoxia. Augusta, circa AD 439-490. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck under Valentinian III, AD 439-440. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing earring and necklace; being crowned by manus Dei above / Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow; shield and star to right; S//CONOB. RIC X 264. var. (unlisted officina); Depeyrot 81/5 var. (same); Biaggi 2356 var. (officina). Lightly toned, faint scratches, light deposits. EF. Extremely rare issue. The only known example from this officina. From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 23 (19 March 2002), lot 1722. Estimate: 5000 USD |