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21 April 2024

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Intriguing Depiction of the Fateful Milvian Bridge

Starting Price: 25 CHF
Hammer Price:  110 CHF
Lot 706

Commemorative Series, 330-354. Follis (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.11 g, 12 h), Constantinople, Δ = 4th officina, circa 330. POP ROMANVS Laureate and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People to left, with cornucopia over his left shoulder. Rev. CONS/Δ The Milvian Bridge with tower at each end, with the River Tiber flowing below. LRBC 1066. RIC 21.Vagi 3043. Light deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the collection of a scholar.

At the battle of the Milvian Bridge in Rome, Constantine (later known as The Great), defeated Maxentius, his last major rival for sole rule over the Roman Empire.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 19:52:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 4 May 2024, 06:48:55 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:110 CHF by Aegean1234 (8 bids)
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