Constantine the Great (AD 307-337), AE Nummus (22.8 x 23.1 mm 4.29 g 6h), London mint, CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, radiate helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantine left, spear over right shoulder and shield on left, rev. COMITI AVG NN, Sol standing left, star in right field, PLN in exergue (RIC 168; Huvelin 42; CT 7.03.025 (this coin)), about extremely fine..
Ex Toone collection.
The martial busts of the right star series allude to Constantine's forthcoming military campaign against Maxentius. The radiate helmeted types with are rare. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate.
(£250 - £350)