★ An extremely rare variety ★

Constantius I, as Caesar, 293-305. Argenteus (Silver, 19 mm, 3.35 g, 7 h), Thessalonica, 302. CONSTANTIVS NOB C Laureate head of Constantius I to right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM / TS•Γ• Campgate with four turrets, open doors and star above gate. RIC 12a var. (differing obverse legend break). An extremely rare variety. Beautifully toned. Very light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a maître cuisinier.