Gemini III, January 9th, 2007. Lot # 462 
Realized: US$1000 

Anonymous coinage for dedication of Constantinople in 330 AD. Silver one-third siliqua (0.99 gm). Constantinople, 330 AD. 

No legend, 
helmeted, draped bust of Roma left, seen from front
Large P, fine border of dots on both sides. 

Simon Bendall, 3 (one specimen). 
Apparently the second recorded specimen with Roma facing 
left. Extremely well struck for this issue. Mint state. 

The bust of Roma normally faces right; the type with bust 
left is a rare variant, known to Bendall in only a 
single specimen. 

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Lot 462 sold for $1000 [ $1150, or approx 888.95 EUR, £586.5

Re-used by permission of Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com) and
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