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Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 49Auction date: 21 October 2008
Lot number: 477

Lot description:



An interesting selection of Roman Gold Coins from the B.d.B Collection
The Roman Empire
Constantine I, 307 – 337

Solidus, Treveri circa 335, 4.30 g. CONSTANTI – NVS MAX AVG Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS EX – ERCITVS GALL Mars advancing r., with chlamys flying, holding spear and trophy; on either side, captive seated on ground in attitude of mourning. In exergue, T R. C 702 var. (different obverse legend). RIC –. Depeyrot –. Alföldi –. Biaggi 2033 (this coin).
Apparently unrecorded. Several marks in field and traces of mounting on edge,
otherwise very fine

Privately purchased from Hess in 1956 for 900 Swiss Francs.



Estimate: 2000 CHF