Constantine the Great (AD 307-337), AE Nummus (23.3 x 22.3 mm 4.26 g 6h), London mint, CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Constantine right, rev. SPES REIPVBL, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding up spear, on horse pawing seated captive to left, star in right field, PLN in exergue (RIC 241; Huvelin 155; CT 7.08.014 (this coin)), extremely fine.
Ex Toone collection.
A rare reverse type with the SPES rather than ADVENTVS legend. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate.
(£300 - £400)