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Lot 1207

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Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h), London, 320. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine to left, holding in right hand spear over far shoulder. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / PLN Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/ PR over altar ornamented with a cross in wreath. RIC 168. Good very fine.

From the Berliner collection, ex Durrington Hoard, 1993.

P. Bruun, "The Christian Signs on the Coins of Constantine," Arctos p. 8, discusses the symbolism of the cross in wreath found on the altar of this coin.
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