Lot 147
Rome. Constantius II, as Caesar, 324-337 AD. Gold Solidus (4.52 g), Ticinum mint, struck c. 326 AD. Diademed head of youthful Constantius II gazing slightly upwards to right. Reverse: Victory striding left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm branch with her left; CONSTANTIVS CAESAR; in exergue, SMT. Bastien, Donativa, pp. 78-79, a; Biaggi 2129 (this coin); C. 14. Depeyrot 19/5; RIC 196; Fr-863. A few minor marks, but sharp and perfectly centered on very round flan, with considerable mint luster. A lovely youthful portrait -- an appealing example of this popular rarity. Very rare. NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
Ex "Perfectionist Collection," Leu 93, 10 May 2005, no. 142; ex collection of L. Biaggi, Bank Leu 22, 8 May 1979, 390.
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