Lot 137: CONSTANTIUS II, as Caesar. 324-337 AD. Æ Follis. Nicomedia mint. Struck 328-9 AD.

AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 252)

Description

CONSTANTIUS II, as Caesar. 324-337 AD. Æ Follis (19mm - 3.21 g). Nicomedia mint. Struck 328-9 AD. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust left / PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS•, camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; SMNB. RIC VII 158 note; LRBC -. Good VF, green patina with some spotty silvering.

From the Zachary "Beast" Beasley Collection of Camp Gates; Ex CNG E-134, lot 452 (part of).

The note for RIC 158 does record bare-headed busts from officina D and S. Perhaps with this coin from officina B, this was actually an official bust variety, not just an engravers error.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 137
Listing #: 180475
Closed: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:32:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100
Collection: Beasley Campgate

Sold Winning Bid: $60
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 137
Listing #: 180475
Closed: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:32:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100
Collection: Beasley Campgate