A spectacular solidus of Constantius II
Lot 4390
Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.51 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / SMNS Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, holding spear in her left hand, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding scepter in her left hand, supporting between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot 5/2. RIC 74. A perfectly centered and lustrous example with an attractive portrait. Very minor weakness on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price:
1000 CHF
Hammer price:
2400 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 12-Dec-23, 17:13:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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