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English: Constantius II caesar, 324 – 327. Medallion of four and a half solidi, Nicomedia July 325, AV 19.89 g. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Half-length bust diademed, draped and cuirassed l., holding Victory on globe in r. hand and a sword with handle in the shape of an eagle head in l. The cuirass is adorned with medusa head. Rev. PRICIPI – IVVE – NTVTIS Prince standing l., holding in r. hand standard and in l. sceptre; behind, two standards. In exergue, SMN:. C –. Alföldi –, cf. 386 and pl. 19, 242 (Thessalonica and bust r.). RIC –, cf. 139 (Thessalonica and bust r.). Gnecchi –. Toynbee –, cf. pl. XIX, 7 (Thessalonica and bust r.). Depeyrot p. 154 (Thessalonica and bust r.).
An apparently unrecorded variety of an exceedingly rare type. One of the most impressive gold medallion of this period in existence. A spectacular portrait and incredibly detailed reverse composition, work of an incredibly skilled master engraver. An absolutely unobtrusive mark on obverse field and one on edge. Virtually as struck and Fdc |
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