Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2059. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
  2002. DIVUS CONSTANTIUS I. BID Estimate $300  

DIVUS CONSTANTIUS I. 307-309/10 AD. Æ Follis (6.38 
gm). Aquileia mint. Veiled head right / Eagle, 
with wings spread, standing facing on two-doored 
altar enclosure, carrying wreath in beak; AQS. RIC 
VI 127 corr.; Hunter 8. EF, dark brown patina. 
($300)
Constantine's father Constantius I died in 306 AD 
while on his way to do battle against the Picts in 
northern Britain. Constantine, after assuming the 
title of Augustus and establishing a firm power 
base at Trier, issued this special death 
commemorative for his father.

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Lot sold for  $330, plus buyers fees.

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