Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Silvered bronze, 19 mm, 3.13 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 320. CO-NSTANTI-NVS AVG Laureate, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to left, seen from behind, holding spear in his right hand and shield with his left. Rev. VIRTV-S AVGG / P - R / R S Campgate with no doors and three turrets. RIC -. Extremely rare and with an impressive portrait. Somewhat rough and with minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.


This obverse-reverse combination was unknown to RIC. Four examples are now known, all from officina S, of which three are in the Ramskold Collection.