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LOT 3217

Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-337.

Nicomedia mint; struck AD 317-320. 2nd officina. D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, laureate and draped bust to left, globe and sceptre in left hand, mappa in right / [P]ROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, Jupiter standing to left, chlamys over left shoulder, holding Victory on globe with right hand and leaning on sceptre with left; palm branch in left field, pellet over B in right; SMN in exergue. RIC VII 35. Near Very Fine. Rare.(2.65gr, 20mm, 6h.).

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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3217

Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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