Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.24 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTANTINVS IV[N NOB C] Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to left, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and eagle-headed parazonium in his left. Rev. ROMAE A-ETERNAE / P - R / R S Roma seated right, inscribing with her right hand shield set on her left knee with X/V in two lines; at her side, shield. RIC 157. Extremely rare. Smoothed and with traces of corrosion, otherwise, good fine.


This is the second known example for Constantine Caesar with this bust paired with the 'ROMAE AETERNAE' reverse. Like the Vienna example cited by RIC, it was struck at officina S.