NN 2 Lot 166 - Constantine I, 307-337 Medallion of 1 1/2 solidi, Thessalonica circa 315.

Constantine I, 307-337 Medallion of 1 1/2 solidi, Thessalonica circa 315, AV 22.5mm, 6.62 g. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. Securitas, standing facing, holding scepter in l. hand, presenting Victory-on-globe to Constantine, togate and radiate, who is crowned by Victory; pellet between. In exergue, SMTS beneath confronted lioness(?), at l., and lion, at r., two pellets between. C –. RIC -. Kent-Hirmer 630 (this coin). Kent-Overbeck-Stilow-Hirmer 635 (this coin). Depeyrot p. 153 (this coin cited).

Unique. An issue of tremendous importance and fascination. Hole expertly filled; otherwise good very fine/about extremely fine.

Ex Hess-Leu 36, May 1968, 555 and ex Tkalec, May 2009, 204.