Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

Constantius II augustus, 337– 361.
Solidus circa 352-355, AV 4.43 g. FL IVL CONSTAN – TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, slightly r., holding spear diagonally over r. shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with star pattern in l. hand. Rev. GLORIA – REI – PVBLICAE Roma and Constantinopolis, enthroned facing, one with foot on prow and holding sceptre, supporting between them a wreath inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX; in exergue, RQ. C 109. RIC 227. Depeyrot 7/1.
Very rare. A very peculiar portrait perfectly centred on a full flan. Minor edge
marks, otherwise good extremely fine

Ex Nomisma 25, 2003, 193 and Rauch 90, 2012, 967 sales.

Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5, edge marks, NCG certification number 6558861-006

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Price realized 6'000 CHF
Starting price 3'200 CHF
Estimate 4'000 CHF
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