Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 25  –  11 - 14 March 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 25

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Siliqua (Silver, 20 mm, 2.77 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 336-337. Laurel-and-rosette-diademed head of Constantine I to right. Rev. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG / C•A Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left. Ramskold, Silver emissions (2018), p. 182, fig. 13G (emission 7). RIC -. RSC -. Very rare. Porous and with some minor doubling, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969.

This very rare piece shows Constantine I wearing a rosette diadem. Rare examples with a plain diadem, from officina H, may depict Constantine II as Augustus. The coin was struck from the same pair of dies as lot 2795 above.

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Price realized 360 CHF
Starting price 75 CHF
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