Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 2.71 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 320. CONSTA-NTINVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right. Rev. VIRTV-S AVGG / P - R / R S Campgate with open doors and four turrets. RIC -. Extremely rare. Thick deposits, otherwise, good fine.


This extremely rare piece is one of four known examples in private hands for Constantine I with this bust (D2) paired with the rare reverse type 'four turrets, open doors'. Three are from officina S and one from officina Q. An additional example from officina S is kept in Brussels.