Heritage Auctions Europe

Auction 66  –  16 - 21 November 2020

Heritage Auctions Europe, Auction 66

Ancient, Dutch and World Coins, Medals, Orders and Decorations

Part 1: Mo, 16.11.2020, from 9:00 AM CET
Part 2: Mo, 16.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 17.11.2020, from 9:00 AM CET
Part 4: Tu, 17.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 18.11.2020, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 6: Th, 19.11.2020, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 7: Th, 19.11.2020, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 8: Fr, 20.11.2020, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 9: Sa, 21.11.2020, from 9:30 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Constantinus III (407-411) - AR Siliqua (Lugdunum AD 408-411, 1.42 g) - DN CONSTANTINVS PF AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AAVGGG (!) Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victoria and sceptre (RIC X 1531 / RSC 4b) - good VF with a bold protrait, RRR. Constantine III was elevated to Augustus in Britain in 407. He soon crossed over to Gaul and extended his influence to Spain. In 409 Constantinus III obtained the recognition of Honorius, however, but lost Britain and Spain. In 410 there was a dispute with Honorius, in 411 Constantinus III became besieged at his headquarters in Arelate and, after a relief army had been defeated, fled to a church and cast off the purple. The former emperor was captured and sent to Italy, but murdered before reaching Honorius. His head was exhibited in Ravenna from September 18, 411.

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Price realized 300 EUR
Starting price 300 EUR
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