Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.21 g, 12h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3343. Estimated: $ 75

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 55. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.21 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 333-335. URBS ROMA; Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above; CONSЄ. RIC VII 78. Good VF, brown patina, deposits.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

Commemorative coins were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople. The Urbs Roma type alludes to the legendary founding of Rome with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins, and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. The Urbs Roma series was struck throughout the empire at various mints

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

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