CONSTANTINE Takes Rome, Legionary Military Standards, 312 AD, 23mm, Roman Coin

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IMPERIAL ROMAN COIN

CONSTANTINE I (the Great), Roman Emperor 306-337 A.D.

Constantine the Great  is known as the father of the Constantinian Dynasty. He is known as the first emperor to convert to Christianity.  Constantine had a part in issuing the Edict of Milan which proclaimed religious tolerance for all religions across the empire. Constantine was a very successful general starting with his defeat of two other emperors, Maxentius and Licinius, during civil wars.  He then led successful campaigns against the Franks, Alamanni, Visigoths, and Sarmatians during his reign.  He built a new imperial residence in the ancient city of Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople.  This city would later be the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years.  As a result, Constantine was also known as the founder of the Eastern Roman Empire.  Little is really known about Constantine's conversion to Christianity.  It was his sons who used Christian iconography on some of their coins.  There are two well-known stories about his vision of the cross in the sky before a big battle (starting the tradition of the use of the chi-rho symbol in military, state and religious events) and his deathbed baptism.

Senatus Populus Que Romanus (SPQR) Optimo Principi

When Constantine took control of the city of Rome in 312 A.D, he struck coins commemorating his victory and control of the city: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI , "The Senate and People of Rome, to the best of Princes."  The coin’s reverse depicts a legionary eagle between to vexillae (military standards). One of the military standards is topped with a manus (an open hand symbolizing the loyalty of the soldiers and the other a wreath (signifying an award or honor).

CONSTANTINE I AE Follis  (22-23 mm, 4.80 gm)

OBV:  IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate draped bust right, seen from behind REV:  SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, legionary eagle between two vexilla EXE:  R theta         Rome mint      RIC 348a     312-313 A.D. 

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I have collected Roman coins for many years and have always bought coins from trusted, reputable dealers. The coins I sell are ancient currency minted under the authority of the Roman Empire.  The details I describe (emperor, location, legends, etc) are derived from well-known and certified attribution sources.  The descriptions are guaranteed accurate as much as the condition of the coin allows.  This Guarantee of Authenticity  does not make any claim or estimate of the value or grades of the coin(s).

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  • Denomination: Follis
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
  • Composition: Bronze
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Era: Ancient
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Material: Imperial Roman Bronze
  • Ruler: Constantine I
  • Modified Item: No
  • Date: 312-313 A.D.
  • Certification: Uncertified

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