148: Rome. Constantius II, 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.44 - eBay (item 320247626056 end time May-26-08 12:44:45 PDT)

148: Rome. Constantius II, 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.44Item number: 
320247626056

Closed at:US $6,750.00
Estimate:US $2,000.00 - US $2,400.00

Auction Date:May-26-08 10:00:00 PDT   
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles

      Description (revised) 
Constantius II, 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.44 g), Antioch 
mint, struck 355-361 AD. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust 
of Constantius II facing, holding spear with his right hand 
and with shield, ornamented with a charging horseman, at his 
left shoulder. Reverse: Roma, seated facing on left, and 
Constantinopolis on right, both supporting round shield 
inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, SMANI 
below. RIC 165; C. 112; Depeyrot 11/1; Fr-866. 

Crisply detailed, finely centered and highly lustrous. An elegant 
coin, with the obverse portrait among the most delicate and 
stylish of this series. Rare this nice. NGC graded Choice 
Uncirculated. 

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