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
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Description

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 2.87 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Treveri. Irregular mint, after 321. CONSTANTINVS AVG Laureate head of Constantine I to right. Rev. BEATA TRANQVILLCAS / STR Globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS / XX; above, three stars. Cf. RIC 317 (for prototype). Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, privately acquired from Spink on 2 September 1999.

The style of this coin could pass for official were it not for the slightly odd portrait and the blundered reverse legend. These features show that this is a well made 'barbarous' imitation of Trier RIC 317.

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Price realized 80 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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