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LOT 3216

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

Aquileia mint; struck AD 321. 3rd officina. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT • V in two lines within wreath; •AQT• below. RIC VII 95 corr. (obv. legend); Bikic-Do hoard, Sirmium VIII Aquileia 401-409; Sear 17170. Extremely Fine. Much original silvering remaining. A splendid example of a very rare type.(3.94gr, 18mm, 12h.).

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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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Splendid Example of a Very Rare Type

LOT 3216

Constantine II, as Caesar BI Nummus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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