Lot 291
Constantius II, AD 337-36. Gold Solidus (4.39g). Minted at Siscia. Issued for the Donativum, the celebration on taking of office in AD 337. CONSTANTI NVS PF AVG, Draped and cuirassed bust of Constantinus II r. with rosette and laurel diadem. Rev. VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG, Victory wearing long dress advancing r., kicking with her l. foot seated captive; she holds wreath inscribed VOT XXX with both hands. RIC VIII, 349-4; Depeyrot II, 199, 3/2; Bastien, Donativum 82, a/note 5. Very rare issue and excellent style. Slightly double struck on the dotted border. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $17,000 - UP
Ex Auction ROMA Numismatics Ltd., London IX (2015), 832.
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