Constantine the Great (AD 307-337), AE Nummus (22.8 x 21.9 mm 4.44 g 6h), London mint, CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Constantine right, rev. ROMAE AETER AVGG, Roma seated left holding branch and globe, star in left field, PLN in exergue (RIC 269; Huvelin 187; CT 7.12.002 (this coin)), good very fine.
Ex Toone collection.
The ROMAE types of the left star series commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Milvian bridge and his retaking of Rome. They are all rare. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate.
(£300 - £500)