Gemini III, January 9th, 2007

      Lot # 459 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$12000 / Price 
      Realized: US$18000 
      Constantine I. Gold solidus 

 

Constantine I. (307-337 AD). Gold solidus (4.41 gm). Rome, c. 315 
AD. CONSTAN – TINVS AVG, cuirassed bust right wearing laureate, 
crested helmet / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories placing 
shield inscribed VOT X onto cippus, PR in exergue. M.R. Alfoldi, 
Goldpragung, no. 646, pl. 6, 88. Cohen 641 (100 Fr.). Depeyrot 18/2 
(two specimens). Omitted in error from RIC VII, p. 281; see RIC VI, 
p. 688. Extremely rare armored bust. Mint State. 


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  ... Lot 459 sold for high bid of $18000 [ $20700, or approx 16001.1 EUR, 10557 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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