Ancients: , Constantine I the Great, as Augustus (AD 307-337). AV solidus (22mm, 4.49 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5....
Constantine I the Great, as Augustus (AD 307-337). AV solidus (22mm, 4.49 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Nicomedia, AD 335. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right, seen from front, the diadem composed of forehead rosette, and rectangular plaques alternating with laurels / VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT / XXX on shield supported by Genius at right standing left; SMNM in exergue. RIC VII 179. Depeyrot 44/2. An attractive example of this scarce issue and the companion type to the Festaureus lot (1033) in this sale. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 135 (21 November 2022), lot 391. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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Constantine I the Great, as Augustus (AD 307-337). AV solidus (22mm, 4.49 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Nicomedia, AD 335. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right, seen from front, the diadem composed of forehead rosette, and rectangular plaques alternating with laurels / VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT / XXX on shield supported by Genius at right standing left; SMNM in exergue. RIC VII 179. Depeyrot 44/2. An attractive example of this scarce issue and the companion type to the Festaureus lot (1033) in this sale. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 135 (21 November 2022), lot 391. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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