CNG 109, Lot: 719. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constans. AD 337-350. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.47 g, 6h).
Decennnalia issue. Aquileia mint. Struck AD 347. CONSTANS AVGVSTVS, rosette-and-laurel diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; all within border consisting of wreath [with large central jewel] / VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG, two Victories standing facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX in four lines; SMAQ; all within border consisting of wreath with large central jewel. RIC VIII 45; Depeyrot 5/1; Paolucci 377 (same dies as illustration); DOC –; Biaggi –; Triton XVIII, lot 1247 (same dies). Choice EF. Fine style. Rare.
From the George La Borde Collection (not in the NAC sales).