Constantine the Great (AD 307-337), AE Nummus (21.8 x 21.7 mm 4.12 g 6h), London mint, CONSTANTINVS P AVG, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantine right, rev. COMITI AVG NN, Sol standing left, star in right field, PLN in exergue (RIC --; Huvelin 44; CT 7.03.034 - this coin), very fine.
Ex Toone collection.
The martial busts of the right star series allude to Constantine's forthcoming military campaign against Maxentius. The helmeted types facing right without either spear or shield are quite rare. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate.
Estimate: £150.00 - £250.00