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Auction 15006 22-23 September 2015
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Constantine the Great (AD 307-337), AE Nummus (22.9 x 23.0 mm 3.80 g 5h), London mint, CONSTANTINVS AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantine left, spear over right shoulder and shield on left, rev. MARTI CONSERVATORI, Mars standing right holding reversed spear, left hand resting on shield, star in left field, PLN in exergue (RIC 260; Huvelin 174; CT 7.10.017 (this coin), good very fine.
Ex Toone collection.
The martial busts of the left star series again allude to Constantine's forthcoming military campaign against Maxentius but are less common than their right star counterparts. The helmeted types without the laurel wreath are quite rare. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate
(£200 - £300)
Ex Toone collection.
The martial busts of the left star series again allude to Constantine's forthcoming military campaign against Maxentius but are less common than their right star counterparts. The helmeted types without the laurel wreath are quite rare. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate
(£200 - £300)