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

★ One of only three known examples ★

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.79 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONST-ANTINVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right, the helmet decorated with two stars. Rev. VIRTV-S AVGG / P - R / R T Campgate with open doors and four turrets. Bikić-Do pl. VIII, 32. RIC 190 var. (differing helmet). Extremely rare, one of only three known examples. Some areas of corrosion and the obverse weakly struck, otherwise, very fine.

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

This piece is the only one in private hands of three known examples from officina T, the others held in Bologna and from the Bikić-Do Hoard.

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Price realized 110 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
The auction is closed.
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