Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.43 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Thessalonica, irregular mint, after 318. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine I (?) to left; around, imitative legend. Rev. Imitative legend and mintmark in four lines within stylized wreath. Minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.



This contemporary 'barbarous' imitation copies a Thessalonica emission from 318-319. The legends are so blundered that it is not entirely possible to determine the identity of the ruler. The coin was struck from the same die pair as lot 2964 above.