ROMAN. Constantine I. As Caesar, A.D. 306-309. Bronze Follis (9.15g). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck circa summer A.D. 307. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; S|A//PTR. RIC VI 719b. Wonderfully toned, with almost complete original silvering still intact, this coin is a superb MS example of the type, boldly struck on a broad flan with crisp detail and an exceptional, vibrant portrait. The surfaces are fresh and attractive, giving it an overall eye appeal far superior to what is usually seen. For a recently sold comparison, see CNG Electronic Auction 558 (20 March 2024), lot 688, hammered USD 700, yet the present piece is clearly the more attractive and impressive specimen, standing in the very top tier of known examples. (P)

Estimate: AUD 750