Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Apparently unpublished and unique ★

Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.63 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right, seen from behind. Rev. VOT X / ET XV F / R T in three lines within wreath. RIC -. Apparently unpublished and unique. Somewhat rough and with light deposits, otherwise, about very fine.

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

This is the sole known coin of Constantine Caesar depicting a bust viewed from behind (bust B3) paired with this specific reverse. Like nearly all Rome RIC 143-224 coins featuring this bust, it originates from officina T.

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Price realized 170 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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