Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Constantine I, AR Commemorative series
AR 1/3 Siliqua, 0.92g. 12mm. c.330 A.D under Constantine I. Constantinopole mint. Draped bust of Constantinopolis to right wearing pearl diadem with semicircular extension and pearl necklace. Rev. Large K . Bendall, "Anonymous silver", RN 158 (2002), Type 4. Cohen 287 (Constantine II). Ramskold, Coins and medallions (2011), p. 144, fig. 11A (this coin). Faint hairline flan crack at 1:00 obv.
The K is the Greek letter "kappa" for Constantinople. 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.
Lovely dark toning and an exceptional example.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Lars Ramskold collection, Stockholdm
Ex: Triton, NY, Auction IV, Dec. 5, 2000, lot 704
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