Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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CONSTANTINE I, A.D. 307-337. AV Solidus (4.38 gms), Nicomedia Mint, A.D. 330. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-162; Biaggi-1983. Obverse: Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Constantine, in military dress, standing left, holding scepter and extending hand to assist turreted female kneeling right, presented by soldier resting right hand on female and holding shield; to right, Victory standing left, crowning Constantine with palm frond; SMN. A VERY RARE type, this example features a great strike allowing all of the intricate detail on the reverse to have its full effect. Brilliant and golden-yellow in hue, with a great eye appeal emanating throughout.
Ex: Provence Collection.
Estimate: $12000 - $16000
RIC-162; Biaggi-1983. Obverse: Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Constantine, in military dress, standing left, holding scepter and extending hand to assist turreted female kneeling right, presented by soldier resting right hand on female and holding shield; to right, Victory standing left, crowning Constantine with palm frond; SMN. A VERY RARE type, this example features a great strike allowing all of the intricate detail on the reverse to have its full effect. Brilliant and golden-yellow in hue, with a great eye appeal emanating throughout.
Ex: Provence Collection.
Estimate: $12000 - $16000