Constantine I “the Great”, AE Nummus, Arelate Mint, 321 AD

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Roman Imperial, Constantine I “the Great”, AE Nummus (copper, 3.5g, 18.8mm), Arles Mint, 321 AD
Obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head of Constantine I facing right
Rev:  D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; VOT /. / XX within wreath; P (crescent) A in exergue
Ref: RIC 233; AMA 444 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF (magnificent portrait, in high relief with fine details)
Note: Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He is best known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for founding the city of Constantinople, which became the new capital of the Roman Empire. His reign included significant reforms in military, administrative, and religious policies, marking the transition from the classical Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire.  The obverse features a laureate bust of Constantine I facing right. The laurel wreath signifies victory and honor, befitting an emperor who had achieved significant military and political success. The reverse shows the inscription within a laurel wreath. The laurel wreath symbolizes victory and eternal glory, often used in the context of military triumphs and vows.

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