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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Shea19, post: 3656110, member: 90981&quot;]Here’s a new addition I picked up at the last Naville auction...I couldn’t resist this one.&nbsp;&nbsp; It looks like&nbsp; Constantine really let himself go (and also decided to grow out some horrible long skinny side burns) for this portrait.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]982601[/ATTACH] </p><p>Here’s the seller’s description:</p><p><br /></p><p>Constantine I, 307-337 AE Follis Cyzicus circa 313, (22mm., 3.61g.) Laureate head r.: Rev. Jupiter standing l., holding Victory and eagle standing l. with wreath: in r. field, B and in exergue, SMK. RIC 3.</p><p><br /></p><p>According to Naville, this is apparently an official issue from the Cyzicus mint, but I’m not so sure...I originally thought it was a barbarous imitation, but it does look normal in hand.&nbsp; I’ve never seen any other portrait of his with a double-chin and sideburns like this.&nbsp; Maybe Constantine had a little too much fun in the summer of 313?&nbsp; Either way, I’m very happy to add Fat Constantine to my collection.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Please share any coins of rulers who could stand to lose a few pounds, or any other “official” portraits that just don’t look quite right.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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