1 Follis Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Constantine I (272 - 337)

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Denomination:

1 Follis

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

313

Person:

Constantine I (272 - 337)

Constantine I, AE Follis, Early 313 before Maximinus' capture of the city, Group VI, Class
IV, Heraclea, Officina 5

IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Laureate head right, parallel laurel ties

IOVI CONSER_VATORI AVGG

Jupiter standing left, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder, Victory on globe in right hand, scepter in left, eagle with
wreath at feet to left

E in right field

SMHT in exergue

22mm x 24mm, 3.15g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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