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LOT 3302

Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.

Treveri mint; struck AD 309. 1st officina. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI, Mars standing to right, holding spear and resting hand on shield; T F across fields, PTR in exergue. RIC VI 829 var. (bust not cuirassed). Good Very Fine. Some original silvering remaining. Very rare bust type.(5.89gr, 26mm, 6h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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Very Rare Bust Type

LOT 3302

Constantine I BI Nummus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £62

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