Constantius I, as Caesar, 293-305. Argenteus (Silver, 18 mm, 3.59 g, 10 h), Carthage, 296-298. CONSTAN-TIVS CAES Laureate head of Constantius I to right. Rev. F ADVEN-T AVGG NN / T Africa standing front, head to left, holding vexillum in her right hand and elephant tusk in her left; at her feet to left, lion recumbent left, head to right, and bucranium. RIC 14a. RSC 33. Very rare and beautifully toned. Very minor die breaks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the collection of a maître cuisinier, acquired before 2005.