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LOT 3805
Roman Imperial, Constantine I Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 4th century AD.
Incuse of uncertain deity standing to right and holding object / Incuse of SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing to left, raising hand and holding globe; R-F across fields, R(star)T in exergue. For reverse cf. RIC VII 19 (Nummus of Constantine I, Rome). Condition as seen.(4.89gr, 28mm, 11h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3805
Roman Imperial, Constantine I Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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