Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1850. Estimate $1000. Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008. Sold For $1875. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Maximinus II. As Caesar, AD 305-309. Æ Follis (6.93 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 309. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed half-length facing bust, head left, holding Victory on globe and shield decorated with two riders on horseback and four captives below / Virtus advancing right, holding spear and shield; B-(altar)//ANT. RIC VI 124. Good VF, dark brown surfaces, slight die shift on reverse. Amazing and extremely rare obverse type.