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