Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 246. Estimate CHF400.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011.  Sold For CHF400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 2.77 g 6), Siscia, 319. IMP CONSTANT - INVS AVG Bust of Constantine to left, wearing a close-fitting helmet adorned with a crest and two stars, holding a spear in his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield over his left. Rev. VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP /.ΓSIS. Two Victories standing facing each other, holding, between them, a shield inscribed VOT/PR on an altar. RIC VII, p. 434, 82 var. (this officina not recorded). Extremely rare, with a remarkable obverse bust and a fine olive green patina. Extremely fine.

From the East Side collection, Switzerland.