Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTA-NTINVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right. Rev. VOT / XV / [F]E[L] / XX / R T in five lines within wreath. RIC -. Extremely rare and with an interesting bust type. Minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.


The obverse of this extremely rare piece shows Constantine wearing a pseudo-Corinthian helmet. Only five examples of Constantine I with bust type D2 are known paired with this reverse, of which three from officina T.