Lotto 604 | Constans (337-350), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,45; mm 21; h 12);...

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 87 - Ancient Coins Seconda sessione
martedì 15 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +00:00)

Constans (337-350), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,45; mm 21; h 12);...

Constans (337-350), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,45; mm 21; h 12); D N CONSTA - NS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT V on shield set on knee, supported by winged Genius standing l; in ex. SMNT. RIC 2; C -; Depeyrot -.
An extremely rare variety, with only three specimens recorded; artfully engraved, well struck, good extremely fine. [From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].