Constantine I ‘the Great’, AE Follis, Heraclea Mint, AD 324

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Roman Imperial,  Constantine I ‘the Great’, AE Follis (bronze, 2.54g, 20.4mm), Heraclea Mint, AD 324
Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate head to right
Rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; VOT / • / XX / ✱ in four lines within wreath; SMHA in exergue
Ref: RIC 64 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF
Note: Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, ruled as Roman Emperor from AD 307/310 to 337. He is renowned for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for founding the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), which would later become the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This coin was minted in Heraclea in AD 324, during a period of significant transition and consolidation of Constantine’s power. The Constantine I Follis minted in Heraclea serves as a significant piece of numismatic history, representing the emperor’s authority, achievements, and the stability of his reign. Through its detailed inscriptions and symbols, the coin celebrates Constantine’s enduring legacy and his impact on the Roman Empire and the broader course of Western history.

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