Artemide LVII
30 Aprile - 1 Maggio 2022
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Spectacular Constans II Ceremonial Miliaresion
Lot 629:
Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). 'Ceremonial' Silver Coinage. AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 652-654 AD. AD. Obv. Draped facing busts of Constans, with plumed helmet and long beard and Constantine IV, beardless and wearing crown; cross between heads. Rev. Cross potent on globe, above three steps; to either side, palm frond. D.O. 47; MIB 141; Sear 987. 4.08 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Sound metal and broad flan. A superb untouched example, in exceptional condition for issue. Lovely cabinet tone. EF. This issue is probably connected to the coronation of Constantine IV in 654. (P. Grierson, BC, p. 103).
By the seventh century the silver miliaresion (miliarense) introduced during the reign of Constantine I had virtually vanished from the scene. Its occasional appearance as a donative led to its being described as a 'ceremonial' issue, struck for coronations and other imperial celebrations, although this may not have been the sole occasion for the striking of miliaresia.
By the seventh century the silver miliaresion (miliarense) introduced during the reign of Constantine I had virtually vanished from the scene. Its occasional appearance as a donative led to its being described as a 'ceremonial' issue, struck for coronations and other imperial celebrations, although this may not have been the sole occasion for the striking of miliaresia.
Start price € 1500
Current price € 2000
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Current price € 2000
Bids: 7
No more available for sale.
