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Auction 40 11 January 2017
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ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II, AD 337-361. Silver Siliqua (3.24g). Mint of Antioch, struck AD 337-347. Pearl-diademed head facing right, gazing upwards. Rev. VOTIS / XV / MVLTIS / XX within a wreath, ANT below (RIC 35). Satin grey tone, slightly uneven on obverse. Extremely fine.
Eusebius tells us that Constantine the Great "directed his likeness to be stamped on a gold coin with his eyes uplifted in the posture of prayer to God." This early Christian motif was also employed on Constantine's other coinage and its usage continued under his son Constantius II.
Estimate: $ 1,250
Eusebius tells us that Constantine the Great "directed his likeness to be stamped on a gold coin with his eyes uplifted in the posture of prayer to God." This early Christian motif was also employed on Constantine's other coinage and its usage continued under his son Constantius II.
Estimate: $ 1,250