CONSTANTIUS I (Caesar, 293-205). GOLD Solidus. Antioch mint.
Obv: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES.
Laureate head right.
Rev: HERCVLI CONS CAES / •SMAΣ.
Hercules standing facing, head left, holding club, apples and lion skin.
RIC 8 var. (no pellet before mintmark).
See the note for RIC 9 for a solidus with a similar mintmark lacking the initial pellet. Very rare and highly attractive.
Condition: Nearly mint state.
Weight: 5.34 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.