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

★ Of the highest rarity, perhaps unique ★

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Silvered bronze, 19 mm, 3.05 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONST-ANTINVS AVG Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right, the helmet decorated with two stars. Rev. ROMAE A-ETERNAE / P - R / R S Roma seated right, inscribing with her right hand shield set on her left knee with X/V in two lines; at her side, shield. RIC 147 var. (unlisted officina). Of the highest rarity, perhaps unique. Nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Saint Paul Antiques 8, 9 July 2017, 430.

This piece is most unusual, perhaps unique, in lacking the 'P R' in the mint mark. The silvering shows that this is original and not due to preservation. It appears that the engraver simply forgot to add the P and R.

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Price realized 340 CHF
Starting price 75 CHF
The auction is closed.
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