Constantius II campgate from Alexandria...with earring?

Here is another neat coin that I just got. It sure looks like Constantius II is wearing an earring; but I'm not convinced that it was maybe just how one engraver made an ear lobe. For now, I will definitely say it is an "earring ?".

There is also something that the engraver left out on the obverse of this coin. It's not a small detail either. You win all the internet points for the day if you can figure it out.

I will point it out eventually if nobody notices it.



Constantius II
A.D. 329- 330
Ӕ nummus 19mm 3.2g
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust l., wearing earring ?.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; campgate with two turrets, star above; wreath in left field; II in right.
In ex. SMALA
RIC VII Alexandria 52

 

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Maybe a die break?

 

not a circular die break

 

Looks like he's missing part of his back/neck.

 

Spot on. The engraver left out a crucial bit.

 

Good eye!