Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2017 NYINC Auction 12-14 January 2017
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CONSTANTIUS II, A.D. 337-361. AV Solidus (4.41 gms), Antioch Mint, ca. A.D. 355-361. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
RIC-172. "D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG" Pearl-diademed head of Constantius II facing right; Reverse: "GLORIA REI - PVBLICAE" Roma enthroned at left facing, Constantinopolis enthroned at right facing with foot resting on prow, between them they hold inscribed shield "VOT - XXXX". A highly attractive example with just a touch of wear on Roma's head. The obverse features a bold stern portrait. Well struck and lightly toned with attractive underlying luster. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $2000.00- $2500.00
RIC-172. "D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG" Pearl-diademed head of Constantius II facing right; Reverse: "GLORIA REI - PVBLICAE" Roma enthroned at left facing, Constantinopolis enthroned at right facing with foot resting on prow, between them they hold inscribed shield "VOT - XXXX". A highly attractive example with just a touch of wear on Roma's head. The obverse features a bold stern portrait. Well struck and lightly toned with attractive underlying luster. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $2000.00- $2500.00