Ancients
Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (21mm, 4.39 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Nicomedia, 3rd officina, AD 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / GLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE, Roma (on left) enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis (on right) enthroned left, right foot on prow, scepter in left hand, jointly holding between them with their right hands a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; SMNT in exergue. RIC VIII 74.
From the James Dines "Original Goldbug" Collection. Ex Bonhams, Auction 22508 (14 December 2015), lot 14
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD