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LOT 3313

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

Arelate mint; struck AD 330-331. 1st officina. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spear and resting shield on ground, two standards between, star above; PCONST in exergue. Extremely Fine. Beautiful dark green patina.(3.00gr, 17mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Killingholme Hoard, North Lincolnshire, found in 1993;
Ex Spink & Son, March 2004;
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman, collector's ticket included.

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LOT 3313

Constantine I BI Nummus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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