TOKENS AND WEIGHTS, 4th-6th centuries. Host coin a follis of Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Weight of 1 Solidus (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 325-326. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to left. Rev. PROVIDEN-T[IA]E CAESS / SMANT[...] Camp gate with two turrets and no doors; above, star. For coin type, RIC 65. Edge serrated. Attractive earthen highlights over a dark patina. About very fine.



The purpose of such serrated pieces is debated, however, their use as weights for solidi and semisses among the numerous evidently weight-standardized pieces of around 4 and 2 grams, respectively, is very likely.