Constantine I augustus, 307 – 337
Siliqua, Antiochia 329, AR 2.98 g. Diademed head r. Rev. CONSTANT – INVS AVG Victory advancing l., holding trophy and palm branch; in exergue, SMAN. C , cf. 101 (different mint). RIC –, cf. 83 for reverse type (solidus). cf. Spink sale 4018, 2004, 257. Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known. An interesting portrait struck on a very broad flan, minor edge mark at six o'clock on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine Ex NAC sale 100, 2017, 642.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |