Struck in exceptionally high relief
Lot 1771
Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.34 g, 7 h), Nicomedia, 355-360. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / SMNC Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot 5/1. RIC 74. Lustrous and struck in exceptionally high relief. Very minor areas of weakness and with a very minor scuff on the reverse edge, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Rauch 90, 4 June 2012, 968.
Estimate:
1500 CHF
Starting price:
1200 CHF
Hammer price:
2600 CHF
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Closed
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