Constantine - Sol - Unlisted but not unexpected

I spotted this one and thought it worth picking it up.

Constantine the Great - Follis

Obv:– IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding right hand high in salute and globe
Minted in Rome (R | F / R * S). A.D. 314
Reference(s) – RIC VII Rome 20 var (Unlisted officina. Listed for P-R4, T-R5 and Q-R5 so not unexpected)

4.15 gms. 20.94 mm. 180 degrees



Martin

 

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That is a great pick-up with plenty of eye appeal.

 

I LOVE the look of it....one I'd happily add to my collection!!

The closest I have is this follis with the bust of Sol.

AE Follis of Constantine I;
Trier, 4.54 grams, 23 mm: circa 310- 313 AD
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Radiate and draped bust of Sol right
SOL INVICTO COMITI
(Claiming the Unconquered Sun as a companion to the Emperor)
RIC 890 (no mintmark)

 

I have shown it before, but my sol invictus must be the same type:



It is labelled as "RIC 40-4" - Not sure if this is correct.

 

Nice!

 

Lovely addition, Martin.

 

Your coin is indeed RIC 40 (4th workshop) and differs from Martin's coin in several ways- the mintmark, bust type and field marks.

 

Very nice coin, Martin! I have a Licinius with a similar reverse type. I think Sol has a cute face on this one:


314 A.D., Rome Mint, 4th Officina
3.20g, 21.0mm, 6H

Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG,
Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse: SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI,
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

Exergue: R/F//R*Q

Reference: RIC VII Rome 22

 

Nice find from the secondary officina Martin. I have a similar reverse example.


Constantine I AE Follis. Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: SOLI INV-I-CT COM DN, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe, right hand raised.
Mintmark: RS.

Charlie