Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 26  –  8 - 13 July 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 26

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part I: Sa, 08.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 09.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 10.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 11.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part V: We, 12.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part VI: Th, 13.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ An important die match ★

Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 4.07 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, 326. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right. Rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / CONS Campgate with two turrets and no doors; above, star; in field to left, A. RIC 9. Very minor deposits on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

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

This remarkable coin is a key example for understanding the inner workings of a Roman mint, as it shows a reverse die match with both a coin struck for Crispus (held in Paris) and Constantius Caesar (Pegasi 13 (2005), 508). It thereby proves that a die pool was used for the Caesars in this emission.

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Price realized 180 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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