Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (22mm, 4.37 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry, bent. Thessalonica, 15 March AD 351-winter AD 354. D N CONSTANTIVS-MAX AVGVSTVS, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right / GLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE, Roma (on left) enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis (on right) enthroned left, scepter in left hand, right foot on prow, jointly holding with their right hands between them shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; •TES• in exergue. RIC VIII 150. Crisply struck portrait on velveteen surfaces. Ex Civitas Galleries Ltd., private sale with old dealer tag
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Price realized | 1'300 USD |
Starting price | 1'000 USD |