Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.49 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTANTINVS IV[N NOB C] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right. Rev. VOT / X•V / R S in three lines within wreath. RIC 210 var. (unlisted officina). Extremely rare. Struck on an irregular flan and with some deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.


The 'VOT/ XV' and 'VOT/ XX' types from Rome are among the rarest of all. The 'VOT / XV' type from Rome was known to Bruun from only two examples, both for Constantine Caesar (RIC 210). Now 14 'VOT / XV' examples are known, for Constantine I (3), Licinius I (1), Licinius Caesar (4), and Constantine Caesar (6).