Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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CONSTANTIUS II, A.D. 337-361. AV Solidus (4.54 gms), Aquileia Mint, A.D. 337-340. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-5; Dep-1/2. Obverse: Laurel-and-rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Victory seated right on cuirass, holding shield inscribed VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines; to right, small figure of Cupid standing left, supporting shield. A fairly RARE and desirable type from the opening years in the reign of Constantius II, this barely handled specimen presents an enchanting strike that is well centered, all with some alluring brilliance remaining as well.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
RIC-5; Dep-1/2. Obverse: Laurel-and-rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Victory seated right on cuirass, holding shield inscribed VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines; to right, small figure of Cupid standing left, supporting shield. A fairly RARE and desirable type from the opening years in the reign of Constantius II, this barely handled specimen presents an enchanting strike that is well centered, all with some alluring brilliance remaining as well.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000