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CNG Feature Auction 115

Lot nuber 1223

ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I, as Caesar. 20th century Cast WM Medal – Multiple (40mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the now lost medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. After original electrotype made by Étienne Bourgey in P


CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 1223.
 Estimated: $ 500

Electrotypes and Reproductions, Gold

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Constantius I, as Caesar. 20th century Cast WM Medal – Multiple (40mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Liberation of London. Electrotype of the now lost medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922. After original electrotype made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantius on horseback right, holding spear, approaching London kneeling in supplication before city gate; below, galley sailing right. Cf. P. Bastien, Le Tresor de Beaurains (dit d’Arras), 218 (for original). With brass plating to represent original gold now toned, field marks, plating worn at places. Good VF.

From the Toliver Besson Collection. Reportedly ex Roma E-Sale 43 (3 February 2018), lot 946.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 115 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 16-17 September 2020. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 17 September 2020 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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