Lot 158: CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar. 317-337 AD. Æ Follis. Arles mint. 
AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 250)
- Sold Winning Bid: $161
- 8 Bid(s)
CONSTANTINE II, as Caesar. 317-337 AD. Æ Follis (18mm - 1.82 g). Arles mint. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTV-S AVGG, camp-gate with no doors and four turrets; ARL. RIC -; LRBC -. Good VF, brown patina, minor roughness.
From the Zachary "Beast" Beasley Collection of Camp Gates.
An unusual coin that is difficult to figure out what it is exactly. The style looks official. The legends are correct, not misspelled. The diameter is correct. That being said there are many things wrong with this coin. First, the mint mark is unrecorded and lacks an officina letter. Second, there is no star above the camp gate. Finally, the obverse shows a Caesar yet the reverse is an Augustus reverse. Taking all this into consideration, I lean towards this being a well engraved, well made, ancient imitation. The new owner is free to call it whatever he wishes.
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 158
- Listing #: 178558
- Closed: Thursday, August 5, 2010 10:14:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $100
- Collection: Beasley Campgate