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LOT 3194
Constantine I or II BI Nummus. 4th century AD.
Treveri mint. 1st officina. CONSTANTIN[...], laureate bust to right, wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SAR[MATIA D]EVICTA, Victory advancing to right, holding trophy in her right hand and palm frond in her left, spurning captive seated to right; PTR in exergue. Unpublished in the most references. Very Fine. Apparently unpublished type.(3.05gr, 17mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3194
Constantine I or II BI Nummus.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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