Details
LOT 3297
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 307/310-337.
London mint; struck AD 313-314. 1st officina. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing to left, raising right hand and holding globe; S F across fields, PLN in exergue. RIC VII 18; C&T 8.02.026. Very Fine.(2.88gr, 20mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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