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Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Solidus, 4.53g (1h). Sirmium, 351-355 AD. Obv: FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with emperor on horseback left riding down enemy. Rx: GLORIA - REI -PVBLICAE Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, the former facing, the latter turned to left, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; in exergue SIRM preceded by pellet within crescent. RIC 9 (R2). Depeyrot 7/1, p. 207 (10 specimens). Lacam, Byzance, pl. LIV (this coin). Absolutely wonderful portrait struck in high relief. These normally come very nice but this example is exceptional. FDC.

Ex Dürr-Michel, 8 November 1999, Lacam Collection.


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Auction Dates
April, 2011
14th Thursday
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Sold on Apr 14, 2011 for: $8,050.00
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