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

Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.39 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Cyzicus. Irregular mint, after 324. CONSTANTINVS [IVN NOB C] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to left. Rev. PROVIDEN-[T]IAE CAESS / SMKB Camp gate with no doors and two turrets; above, star. Cf. RIC 26 (for prototype). Somewhat smoothed and with traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

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

The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation, most likely copying RIC Cyzicus 26. All lettering is uneven and the obverse legend is retrograde.

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Price realized 55 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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