TOKENS AND WEIGHTS, 4th-6th centuries. Host coin a follis of Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Weight of 1 Semissis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.23 g), Ticinum, 325. Blank and engraved with eight-pointed star. Rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS / Q T Camp gate two turrets and no doors; above, star. For coin type, RIC 189. Edge serrated and the obverse flattened and with an engraved stare. Attractive earthen highlights over a dark patina. Attempted puncture on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Roma E-Auction 47, 28 June 2018, 822.
The purpose of such serrated pieces is debated, however, their use as weights for solidi and semisses among the numerous evidently weight-standardized pieces of around 4 and 2 grams, respectively, is very likely.
Leu Numismatik Auction 30 Lot 2982 2024, 1118 pc
