Constantine I VLPP from Arles without a helmet

[Victor]

All of the VLPP coins of Constantine depict him helmeted (or wearing a Pannonian cap) except for this coin from Arles. This bust type is not listed in RIC for this series, but there was an example in the Bikic- Do hoard, which is illustrated on page 43 of Sirmium VIII. Études de Numismatique Danubienne: Trésors, Lingots, Imitations. Monnaies de Fouilles IV au XII Siècle.  It is also referenced in Ferrando's  L’atelier monétaire d’Arles. De Constantin le Grand à Romulus Augustule, 313-476, as number 428.

Here is a link to a page with some other examples-
http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/asstVLLP/Arles.html

[Victor]

Here is another example (19mm   3.1gm) that just sold for $31.00.

[seuk]

I bought that one 

[seuk]

In the mail today -

[seuk]

And another one - also with star on altar though it's not clear from scan.

[Victor]

another example    18mm     2.8gm

[Victor]

here's another example