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

★ Extremely rare ★

Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.30 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right. Rev. ROMAE A-[ETERNAE] / P - R / R Q 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 -. Extremely rare. Minor smoothing and traces of corrosion and with some weakness on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.

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

A single die of Constantine II with bust type B5 was used in Rome with the 'P R / R P' emissions. Three coins with the 'ROMAE AETERNAE' reverse are known, one in Madrid and two in private hands, the example in the Ramskold Collection offered here.

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Price realized 160 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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