ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Gilt WM Electrotype Medal – Multiple (42.5mm, 23.89 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the famous medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. Made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1250. Estimated: $ 1 500

Electrotypes & Reproductions, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Gilt WM Electrotype Medal – Multiple (42.5mm, 23.89 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the famous medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. Made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantius on horseback right, holding spear, approaching London kneeling in supplication before city gate; below, galley sailing right. Cf. P. Bastien, Le Tresor de Beaurains (dit d’Arras), 218 (for original). As made. Important historical type. Rare Bourgey original.

From the Dr. Malcolme Lyne Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 460 (29 January 2020), lot 1047.


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