Constantine I augustus, 307 – 337. Medallion of 1 ½ solidi, Siscia 327, AV 6.83 g. Diademed head r. Rev. GLORIA CON – STANTINI AVG Emperor walking r., holding bound captive with r. hand and trophy on l. shoulder; at feet, bound captive with head turned towards the emperor. In exergue, SIS. C 237. Gnecchi 20. Alföldi 166. RIC 206. Bastien, Donativa p. 79, note c. Depeyrot p. 153.
Very rare. An impressive medallion with a wonderful portrait and a finely
detailed reverse composition. Wonderful reddish tone, an almost invisible edge
mark at eight o’clock on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex CNG sale 85, 2010, 1211. From the collection of a Retired Banker.
Price realized | 120'000 CHF |
Starting price | 56'000 CHF |
Estimate | 70'000 CHF |