Constantine I, AE (Follis) Nummus, Thessalonica Mint, 328 AD – Camp Gate – RRRR

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Roman Imperial, Constantine I, 306-337 AD, AE (Follis) Nummus (bronze, 2.86g, 19.5mm), Thessalonica Mint, 328 AD
Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG; rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right
Rev: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; camp gate with six rows, top row decorated with pellets under arches, no doors and two turrets, on plain base; star above, Š„ in right field, SMTS in exergue
Ref:Ā  RIC 169 Rarity/Choice: Very Rare, VF (minor roughness otherwise, lovely dark brown patina)
Note: Constantine I, commonly known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 306 to 337. He is renowned for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for founding the city of Constantinople, which later became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Constantine’s reign included significant administrative, military, and religious reforms, and he played a crucial role during a transformative period in Roman history. The obverse, featuring a portrait of Constantine, emphasizes his authority and honored status. The reverse, depicting a camp gate with turrets and a star, conveys themes of security and stability under his reign. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a tool for promoting the emperor’s image and achievements, reinforcing Constantine’s reputation as a capable and foresighted ruler.

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