CONSTANTINE I, A.D. 307-337. AV Solidus (4.47 gms), Thessalonica Mint, A.D. 326. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-Unlisted; cf. Depeyrot-12/1 (for rev. type); Gorny & Mosch-207, Lot # 701 (same dies). Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse: VIRTVS CONSTANTINI AVG, Constantine standing left, holding trophy and resting hand upon shield set upon ground; bound captive seated to left and right; SMTS. Outside of one other example from the same die pairing appearing at auction in 2012, this type is <strong>EXTREMELY RARE</strong> and unpublished, all while presenting choice quality and a distinct lack of handling. Tremendous radiating brilliance shimmers and glistens throughout, making this an incredibly stunning and impressive specimen. From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.<p>Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 100 (5/2017) Lot # 639.