Constantine I Roman Follis

Very nice example of RIC Vol. VI, Londinium, No. 153 (C2). Mid 310-late 312 AD. 4.75-3.75 gm.

Yours is nicer than my specimen:


............... CONSTANTINVS PF AVG ............................ COMITI AVGGNN
................................................................. (PLN in exergue -- * in right field)

Congratulations!

Ref: The Tetrarchs and Imperial Claimants

James

 

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Thanks! Jamesicus!

 

You are welcome!

BTW, I think most collectors specialzing in London mint or Constantinian coins would spend $150 on your coin -- I know I would. This issue is the most common (c2) of the series, but your coin is most certainly EF due to its even strike, great portrait & reverse depiction, nice surfaces, well centeredness and complete legends.

If the portraiture depicted Constantine helmeted with spear and shield (for instance) or the obverse legend was broken or the titulature had IMP as a praenomen (rarity R-R2), then such a coin in the same condition as yours would probably sell in the range of $250-$350 to an enthusiast in today's market.

Example of Constantine obverse bust, helmeted with spear on right shoulder - shield on left arm:



James