Ancient Roman Bronze Ae4 of Constans (No Reserve Price)

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Ancient Roman bronze follis of Constans (Ae4), dating to AD 347–348 (Trier mint), obverse with the rosette diademed bust of Constans right and legend CONSTANS P F AVG, reverse with two Victories and the legend VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; diameter about 1.6 cm, weight 1.89 g, condition Good, from a private Cambridgeshire collection acquired in the 1970s.

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A fine Ancient Roman bronze follis of Constans. The obverse displays the rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans facing right, accompanied by the legend CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse features two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath and palm branch, with an ivy leaf between in the centre. The accompanying legend reads VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Mintmark TRS in exergue. The coin was likely minted in AD 347-348 in Trier.

Diameter: (circa) 1.6cm
Weight: 1.89g

Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.

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A fine Ancient Roman bronze follis of Constans. The obverse displays the rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans facing right, accompanied by the legend CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse features two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath and palm branch, with an ivy leaf between in the centre. The accompanying legend reads VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Mintmark TRS in exergue. The coin was likely minted in AD 347-348 in Trier.

Diameter: (circa) 1.6cm
Weight: 1.89g

Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s.

N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

Seller's Story

N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE. ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price. Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees. Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
AD 337-350
Name of object
Ae4 of Constans
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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