Auction Catalogue

9 April 2008

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 390

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9 April 2008

Estimate: £60–£80

Constans (337-350), Constans (337-350), Æ 18, c. 348, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. fel temp reparatio, phoenix, radiate, standing right on mound of rocks, 2.96g/6h (RIC 145). Good very fine, good green patina (£60-80)

The phoenix on the reverse of this issue celebrates renewal and rebirth in the anno Urbis conditae 1100, which corresponds to AD 348