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Constantine I augustus, 307 – 337

Solidus, Thessalonica 335, AV 4.51 g. CONSTANTI – NVS MAX AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA CO – NSTANTINI AVG Victory striding l., holding palm branch and trophy; in exergue, TSE. C 603. RIC 205. Depeyrot 16/2. Alföldi 566.






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Fausta, second wife of Constantine


Half siliqua, Treveri late 307, AR 1.06 g. FAVSTAE NOBILISSIMAE FEMINAE Draped bust l. with hair held up in a knot on top of head. Rev. IVNO REGINAE Juno standing l., holding long sceptre and patera, at her feet, peacock. C 22. RIC 756. Strauss RN 1954, p. 59, 57. K-J. Gilles, Funde und Ausgräbungen in Bezirk Trier Heft 18, p. 44, 1 and illustrated on the front cover (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, only the fourth specimen known and the only one in private hands.
A very interesting and unusual portrait of fine style with a lovely old cabinet tone,







Helena, mother of Constantine I

Medallion of 2 solidi, Nicomedia 324-325, AV 9.02 g. FL HELENA – AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust r., wearing double necklace. Rev. SECVRITAS – REIPVBLICE Helena, veiled, standing facing, head l., holding branch and raising skirt. C 10. Gnecchi –. RIC –. Depeyrot –. Toynbee pl. 48, 4. Alföldi 462.

Of the highest rarity, the second specimen of this type and only the third and the finest
medallion known for this empress. A wonderful portrait of fine style and a lovely
light reddish tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Privately purchased from Tkalec in 1992.Of all the women associated with Constantine the Great, his mother Helena was not only the most influential, but the most enduring, for she outlived even those who were significantly younger. Because the sources that mention her are fragmentary, biased or of Byzantine vintage, we can only speculate about how strongly she influenced Constantine. But we can be sure she was an imposing woman who cast a long shadow in her son’s courts. Constantine probably was raised in rural Dardania by Helena at a time when his absentee father Constantius was among the most important men in the western provinces. Mother and son clearly forged a strong bond in those formative years, and we should presume that Helena joined Constantine at his court in Trier soon after his accession in 306. In doing so Helena went from a life of provincial obscurity which she had known for more than half a century to the highest office a woman could hold in the empire. But Helena soon had a competitor, her son’s new bride Fausta, a woman about whom the historical tradition reports few positive qualities. Together they remained the two most influential women in the court, each probably being accorded the title nobilissima femina immediately, and then the title of Augusta late in 324, after Constantine had defeated Licinius and brought the entire empire under his rule. Gold coins were struck for Helena only at Nicomedia, Thessalonica, Sirmium and Ticinum. This exceedingly rare medallion belongs to the earliest period when Helena held the title Augusta, and since it is of unusual size we might presume that it was among the gifts distributed at the ceremonies where she assumed her title. The other known gold multiple of Helena is a double-solidus from Ticinum. No literary evidence describes when Helena was hailed Augusta, but it is generally assumed to have been on November 8, 324, as a part of the ceremonies at which Constantine traced the boundaries of his future capital on the site of old Byzantium. Other appointments were also made at this grand ceremony: Constantine’s wife Fausta was raised to Augusta, his infant son Constantius II was named Caesar, his step-mother Theodora may have been given posthumous honours as Augusta, and his half-sister Constantia was downgraded from Augusta – a title she’d held as wife of his vanquished enemy Licinius – to nobilissima femina. On coinage Constantine distinguished the roles of his mother and his wife. Helena, who in the guise of Securitas, personified the "well-being of the State" whereas Fausta was shown as the mother of Constantine’s children and filled the dual role of Salus and Spes, the "health of the State" and the "hope of the State". Helena’s three surviving grandsons also struck small bronzes in her posthumous honour, on which she personified "public peace". This was a prudent message considering the bloody purge of their step-family soon after their father’s death.








Constantine II caesar, 316 – 337

Medallion, Nicomedia 1 1/2 solidi 324-326, AV 6.67 g. D N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PRINCIPI•IVVENTVTIS The Prince, in military attire, standing r., holding spear and globe; at feet, two captives seated on ground. In exergue, SNM. C –. Gnecchi –. RIC – . Toynbee –.
Apparently unrecorded. A gentle portrait struck on a full flan,







Constans augustus, 337 – 350

Medallion of four heavy siliquae or three light miliarenses, Thessalonica circa 342, AR 13.37 g. FL IVL CON – STANS P F AVG Laurel and rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI around wreath within which SIC / V / SIC / X. In exergue, TSE. C 34. Gnecchi p. 62, 6. RIC –. Toynbee
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known and the only one in
private hands. A very impressive medallion struck on superb metal, light
iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc






Constantius II caesar, 324 – 337

Solidus, Constantinopolis 335-336, AV 4.38 g. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. CONSTANT – IVS CAESAR Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, CONS. C 16. RIC 96. Depeyrot 5/5.
Very rare. A very elegant portrait, well-struck on a full flan,








Constantius II augustus, 337 – 361

Solidus, Antiochia 347-350, AV 4.43 g. FL IVL CONSTAN – TIVS PERP AVG Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM Victory striding l., holding trophy and wreath inscribed XXV; at her feet, kneeled captive raising both hands. In exergue, SMANI. C –. RIC 79. Depeyrot 6/1.
Extremely rare. Lovely reddish tone and good extremely fine







Constantius II augustus, 337 – 361

Heavy miliarense, Constantinopolis 355-361, AR 5.13 g. D N CONSTAN – TIVS MAX AVG Pearl- diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGVSTI Victory standing facing, head l., holding wreath within which a cross and standard inscribed VOT / XXXV / MVLT / XXXX; at her feet, to l., a captive and to r., a kneeling turreted female figure presenting gift (?). In exergue, C•D. C –, cf. 220 (in shield, VOT XXXX). Gnecchi –, cf. 54 (VOT XXXX). Toynbee –. RIC –, cf. 132 (misdescribed, VOT XXXX). Gorny & Mosch sale 170, 2008, 2953.
Apparently only the second and by far the finer specimen known of this variety and
an exceedingly rare type. A wonderful portrait and an interesting reverse type,
delightful iridescent tone. An unobtrusive scratch on obverse field,
otherwise extremely fine






Magnus Maximus, 383 – 388

Solidus, Treveri 385-386, AV 4.44 g. DN MAG MA – XIMVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR – IA AVGG Two emperors, nimbate, seated facing on throne; the emperor on r. holding mappa and the two together holding globe. Above, Victory facing with spread wings; in lower field between them, palm-branch. In exergue, TROB. C 9. RIC 77b. Depeyrot 52/1.
Extremely rare and in superb condition for this issue. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ouch ! Merci pour ce coup de massue

Que du très très beau!!!!

C'est monstrueux cette vente! http://www.sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=1933&category=40017

Dès le 2e lot on est assommé!!!!  






Un sesterce de Domitien:



Une petite pour Larrazet:



Un portrait étonnant de Constance Chlore:



Pour le miliarense lourd de Constance déjà posté:

Miliarense lourd Constance II A/ D N CONSTAN-TIVS MAX AVG, buste diadémé (perles), cuirassé à droite, pan de paludamentum sur l'épaule gauche R/ VICTORIA - AVGVSTI, la Victoire debout de face, tête à gauche, tenant une couronne entourant une croix et une enseigne inscrite VOT / XXXV / MVLT / XXXX, à ses pieds à gauche un captif, à droite une femme tourelée lui offrant un présent? , C B à l'exergue - Constantinople - 355/351 - RIC - (cf RIC 132, inscription VOT XXXX ) - 5,13g Ce serait le deuxième exemplaire connu.

Une autre pour la base, et pour les détails du manteau:  

Solidus Constance II A/ FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé à gauche / CONSTANT-IVS CAESAR Victoire à gauche tenant une couronne et une palme, CONS à l’exergue – Constantinople – 335/336 – RIC. 96 Depeyrot 5/5 - 4,38g

  Myriam j'hésite!!! cet auréus existe louve tête vers la gauche et tête vers la droite !!!!!

Le Constance Chlore est certainement plus fidèle au modèle que les bustes stéréotypés des folles et argentei.....!! :areu: :areu: :areu:

C'est vrai que ce portrait est si réaliste qu'il parait impossible qu'il soit très éloigné du modèle. Trèves fait quand même les plus beaux bustes pour cette période je trouve.  

larrazet a écrit:   Myriam j'hésite!!! cet auréus existe louve tête vers la gauche et tête vers la droite !!!!!

Les choix sont des renoncements   Mais j'ai peut être une solution, on partage, je garde l'avers et toi le revers, tu pourras ensuite te procurer la louve à droite?

(à vue de nez) même graveur ?

C'est bien possible !

Sinon en négociant serré, on pourrait sûrement avoir une remise sur celles-ci:    



http://www.colleconline.com/fr/Artefact/Viewer/63288b38-7120-4189-b9d2-b46ed0e2e53c


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2 faux redoutables...  Pour Auguste, ce profil et cette petite bouche en cul de poule ne font pas très romain, le traitement de la chevelure est un peu appliqué, mais sinon? Il y a probablement d'autres raisons que le fait que cette monnaie ait été retirée d'une grande vente pour que Chut la classe parmi les faux. Mise à prix de l'authentique 200 000 CHF
Peut être une réponse ici, un "electrotype" (exemplaire obtenu par galvanoplastie?) et doré ensuite (?) sur fake report, vendu comme réplique, mais l'aspect est bien différent:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?album=40&pos=71

L'aureus d'Hadrien vendu sur ebay est classé dans les faux coulés par forgerynetwork.