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

★ The finest known example ★

Licinius I, 308-324. Follis (Silvered bronze, 18 mm, 2.91 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 320. IMP LICI-NIVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Licinius I to right. Rev. VIRTV-S AVGG / P - R / R P Campgate with no doors and four turrets. RIC 188 var. (unlisted officina). Extremely rare. Perfectly centered and well struck. About extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 2, 31 January 1996, 274 (part of).

Extremely rare, and the finest known. This RIC type was described based on a single example in London (officina Q). Today, six additional examples in private hands are known, of which two are in the Ramskold Collection.

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Price realized 550 CHF
Starting price 75 CHF
The auction is closed.
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