Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Roman commemorative series
AR 1/3 Siliqua, 1.00g. Constantinople, 1/3 Siliqua, 1.00g., 13mm, Commemorative Series, c.4th-5th century B.C., Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. Large P. Bendall, "Anonymous Silver", RN 158 (2002), Type 7 and pl. XII, fig. 15. Cohen VII, p. 327, 3. Trau 3982.
The P is the Greek letter "rho" for Roma. This type was struck for celebrations at Constantionple during the reign of Constantine I but may have continued for some time. These coins were probably distributed to the crowds. Attractive toning.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Auction 225, October 14, 2014, lot 2488.
Ex: Collection of Dr. Lars Ramskold, Stockholm.
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