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3 October 2021
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Christian symbolism

Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  160 CHF
Lot 1207

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h), London, 320. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine to left, holding in right hand spear over far shoulder. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / PLN Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/ PR over altar ornamented with a cross in wreath. RIC 168. Good very fine.

From the Berliner collection, ex Durrington Hoard, 1993.

P. Bruun, "The Christian Signs on the Coins of Constantine," Arctos p. 8, discusses the symbolism of the cross in wreath found on the altar of this coin.

Online bidding closes: 4 Oct 2021, 01:03:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 08:31:46 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:160 CHF by MailBidder2339 (8 bids)
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