Lot 3622
Constans I, AD 337-350. Gold Semissis. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constans. Reverse: Victory seated right, cuirass to left, winged Genius raises shield for Victory to inscribe. RIC 41 [as R3]; C. 148. Very slight bend in flan. Some luster remaining, Superb Extremely Fine.
Often the fractional denominations, such as this semissis, are rarer than their full-unit brethren. A similar situation exists for the silver half argenti of the tetrarchal period.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
