Constantine I AD 317 Bronze Follis – Rare variant, An apparently unpublished type for Constantine

Constantine I (AD 307/310-337), bronze Follis, AD 317, Trier mint. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. Sol standing head left, holding globe, T F across fields, BTR in exergue. 2.86g, die axis 6h (). Light cabinet friction to high points otherwise with a pleasing deep brown tone and sharp features. Extremely fine and a rare variant, an apparently unpublished type for Constantine.

An apparently unpublished type for Constantine.

Provenance
Ex. Spink Auction 8019, 24/09/2008, Lot 125.