Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 4767 Price realized: 40 CHF (Approx. 45 USD / 42 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, 18 mm, 3.51 g, 7 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Aquileia, irregular mint, after 322. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB Laureate head of Constantine II to right. Rev. CAESARVM NOSTROPVM / [A]QS around wreath containing VOT / X flanked by two palm fronds. Cf. RIC 111 (for prototype). Slightly rough and with a small die break on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine. From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969. The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. Interestingly, the obverse die was used also with a 'VIRTV-S AVGG' reverse with an Arelate mint mark. Starting price: 25 CHF |