Lot 3946
Roman Empire. Constantius II, 337-361 AD. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Rome mint, struck c. 355-357 AD. Rare this nice. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, holding spear with his right hand and with shield, ornamented with star or fulmen pattern, at his left shoulder. Reverse: Roma, seated facing on left, and Constantinopolis on right, both supporting round shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; GLORIA REIPVBLICAE; RSMP below, with flanking branches. RIC 291; C. 117; Depeyrot 13/1; Fr-866. Sharply detailed, and superbly struck on a spread flan. An elegant coin, with a particularly striking obverse portrait. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500.
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| Realized $3,220 |
