Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.26 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. CONST-ANTINVS AVG Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right, the helmet decorated with two stars. Rev. VIRTV-S NVGG (sic!) / P - R / R T Campgate with closed doors and three turrets. RIC -, cf. 176. Of the highest rarity, apparently unique with this interesting spelling error on the reverse. Light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.


The reverse legend reads 'VIRTV-S NVGG', which is clearly a spelling error. While Roman engravers often made an A look like an H, on this coin, the engraved letter is a very distinct N. This is one of only two spelling mistakes in the entire Ramskold Collection of Rome RIC emissions 143-224. In addition, the design is interesting, showing double block boundaries in the gate.