Ancients
Constans, as Caesar (AD 337-350). AV solidus (21mm, 4.53 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 336-337. FL CONSTANS NOB CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans right, seen from front / PRINCIPI-IVVE-NTVTVS (sic), Constans, as prince of the youth, standing facing in military dress, head left, vexillum with medallion on banner in right hand, scepter in left; two signa at right. RIC VII -, cf. 109-113 for Constantine II, Constantius II and Delmatius. Unpublished and with an interesting reverse legend variant that normally reads IVVENTVTIS for this type.
From the Morris Collection. Ex ANA Centennial Sale of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins (Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction XXVI, 14 August 1991), lot 335.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD