Commemorative Series. AD 326-330. AR Third Siliqua (11mm, 0.88 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck under Constantine I, circa AD 330.

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 1166. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Commemorative Series. AD 326-330. AR Third Siliqua (11mm, 0.88 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck under Constantine I, circa AD 330. Diademed and draped bust of Constantinopolis right, with the features of Helena(?) / Large K. RIC –; Bendall, Anonymous 4; Vagi 3052. Toned, surfaces slightly rough, light scratches. Good VF. Rare.

From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection. Ex Gordon S. Parry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 79, 17 September 2008), lot 1234; Numismatica Ars Classica 15 (18 May 1999), lot 488.

Struck to commemorate the formal founding or dedication of the city of Constantinople, this particular issue was the companion to another third siliqua with the types Roma / Large P. The letters on the reverses, K and P, represent the first initial of each city in Greek form (as this series was issued in the east).

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Four – Roman Imperial Coinage Part 2 through Antiquities will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 September 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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