Lot 4519

Description

Procopius, Usurper, (A.D. 365-366), bronze centenionalis AE 3, Constantinople Mint, (3.18 g), obv. around D N PRO COPIVS PF AVG, laureate cuirassed bust to left of Procopius, rev. Procopius standing left with standard resting on shield, around REPARATI O FEL TEMP, 'chi-rho' (christogram) symbol to right of reverse, unknown object in left field above exergue line, in exergue CONSE., (S.19883, RIC 17a, C.8). Dark attractive patination rough surface, very fine and rare.

Ex Ponterio & Associates, San Diego, Auction SAle 84, November 12, 1996 (lot 217) with the auction lot ticket.