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Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2074. Closing Date: Sep 25,
2002. CONSTANTINE I. BID Estimate $7500
CONSTANTINE I. 307-337 AD. AV Aureus (4.63 gm).
Struck 312-313. Trier mint. Laureate head right /
Alemannia seated in mourning below trophy;
ALEMANNIA in exergue. RIC VI 823; Depeyrot 18/2;
Alfdi 19. EF, tiny edge crack, reverse graffiti.
Extremely Rare. ($7,500)
During the early part of his reign, Constantine
not only had to contend with the internal power
struggles of Roman imperial politics, but was also
constantly occupied in campaigns against the
Franks and Alemanni. This coin records victories
against the latter group. According to Depeyrot,
this type could have been issued as late as 315 or
slightly afterwards.
Copyright ｩ CNG 2002
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Lot sold for $5200, plus buyers fees.
Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com.