Time of Constantine I.

Time of Constantine I; 307-337 AD, Constantinople, c. 330 AD, 1/2 siliqua, 1.65g. Bendall-Type 6 (5 spec.), RIC-. Obv: Eight-rayed star, with a globule at the end of each ray. Rx: Wreath with ties below, central jewel above. Rare. Possibly a special issue struck for the dedication of Constantinople in 330 AD; see Simon Bendall, Anonymous Silver Coinage, Revue numismatique 158, 2002, pp. 139-157, pl. XI-XII. Formerly encapsulated, NGC 6555930-004, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.. MS