Constantius II, as Caesar, 324-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.51 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Ticinum. Irregular mint, after 326. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to left. Rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / P(crescent)T Camp gate with no doors and two turrets; above, star. Cf. RIC 201 (for prototype). Slightly rough and with minor weakness, otherwise, good very fine.



The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. It copies Ticinum RIC 201, but the bust is in Trier style and the camp gate has a base not seen in Arles coinage.