Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
CONSTANTIUS II, A.D. 337-361. AV Solidus (4.32 gms), Constantinople Mint, ca. A.D. 351-355. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-96. Obverse: Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust three quarters facing, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Roma and Constaninopolis, enthroned facing, supporting a shield between them. This RARE Solidus displays an elaborately decorated military bust of Constantius with sharp original detail. The lustrous golden color complements the well-executed strike. Exhibiting only light handling on is broad round flan, this piece exemplifies the height of 4th Century Roman coin art.
Ex: Christie's New York (06/1992), Lot # 335.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
RIC-96. Obverse: Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust three quarters facing, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Roma and Constaninopolis, enthroned facing, supporting a shield between them. This RARE Solidus displays an elaborately decorated military bust of Constantius with sharp original detail. The lustrous golden color complements the well-executed strike. Exhibiting only light handling on is broad round flan, this piece exemplifies the height of 4th Century Roman coin art.
Ex: Christie's New York (06/1992), Lot # 335.
Estimate: $700 - $1000