CONSTANTINOPOLIS, AD 330-246. AE3. Thessalonica mint. Victory left  on prow. Choice!
Item Number : 35622

US $40.50  
November 12, 2006
Seller wcnc

AD 330-346 commemorating the transfer of the 
Seat of the Empire from Rome to Constantinople 
AE 3/4, (2.30 grams, 17.53 mm), Thessalonica 
 
Obv: CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Crested helmeted laureate bust left 
of Constantinople wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre 
Reverse: No legend. Victory with open wings standing left, right foot on a vessel's prow, holding sceptre and leaning on shield. SMTSE in exergue 
Reference: Sear 3890 

Choice portrait and reverse. Dark green patina. Shiny fields. Well struck. Well centered A choice coin and a commemorative issue!