| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 4564 Price realized: 110 CHF (Approx. 125 USD / 116 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, 17 mm, 2.53 g, 5 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Arelate, irregular mint, after 327. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right. Rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / S - F / NRLT Campgate with no doors and four turrets. Cf. RIC 311 (for possible prototype). A beautiful coin with a very attractive portrait. Minor doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine. From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969. The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. The style of the bust resembles that of Treveri, not Arelate, and in the official 'S - F/ PARL' emission there is no bust type B5 for Constantius II, while the gate has only two turrets. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
