Ancients
Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (22mm, 4.25 gm, 1h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. Siscia, AD 337-340. CONSTANTI-VS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right, seen from front / GLORIA-CONS-TANTI AVG, Constantius II in military attire, standing facing, head left, transverse scepter in right hand, labarum in left inscribed VOT / XX; captive seated on ground to right, looking back, SIS in exergue. RIC VIII 5. Depeyrot 1/3. Biaggi 2186. Very rare. Solidly struck and expertly centered on lustrous flan. Well-deserving of the star designation for superior eye appeal.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3071 NYINC (7 January 2019), lot 34124
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD