1360. Time of  Constantine I. Circa 330 AD. AR Half-Siliqua (1.30 gm). Star
of eight  rays / Laurel wreath. Vierordt (J.  Schulman, 15 March 1923), lot
2818. VF+, porous. Very rare, only a handful of recorded specimens.($300)

This rare coin was probably issued as part of the ceremonies in celebration
of the dedication of Constantinople in 330 AD, along with numerous other
unusual designs including the P and K type third-siliquae. Interestingly,
this silver issue shares its obverse die with the Æ tessera of similar
types but with O/CS/C in the wreath (see CNG Auction 53, lot 1736).


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1360.
 
 Lot sold for $575.


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