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Constantine I, 307 – 337.

 

Solidus, Heraclea 326-330, AV 4.62 g. CONSTANTI – NVS MAX AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR OMN – IVM GENT Emperor, in military attire, standing l., holding standard in r. hand and resting l. on shield; in l. field, at his feet, two suppliants; behind him, bound captive on ground. In exergue, SMH. C 575 var. (SMA). RIC 100. Alföldi 654 var. (SMA). Depeyrot 4/1. Very rare. A lovely portrait and an interesting reverse composition, almost invisible mark on chin, otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc.

 

Provenance:

 

- Rollin & Feuardent May 1898, Henri Hoffmann, 2106.

- Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1908, O'Hagan, 762 sales (not illustrated).

- Art Coins Roma 4, 2011, 1077 sales.

 

NUMISMATICA ARS CLASSICA, NAC AG, Auction 106, lot 1052.

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