Constantine I ‘the Great’, BI Follis, Antioch Mint, 321-323 AD – RR

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Roman Imperial, Constantine I ‘the Great’, BI Follis (billon, 2.8g, 18.2mm), Antioch Mint, 321-323 AD
Obv:Ā  IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right
Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing to left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle to left, holding wreath in beak, captive to right; X IIĪ“ in right field, SMANTŠ„ in exergue
Ref: RIC VII 34 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aEF
Note: Constantine I, often known as “the Great,” was the Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337. He is renowned for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for establishing Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire. Constantine’s reign was a pivotal period marked by significant military victories, religious transformation, and political consolidation. His influence extended across the Roman provinces, leading to the establishment of a unified and strengthened empire. The obverse features a radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I facing right. The radiate crown signifies his divine favor, while the military attire emphasizes his role as a protector and leader of the Roman state. The reverse shows Jupiter standing to the left, holding Victory on a globe in one hand and a scepter in the other. An eagle, symbolizing Roman power and the divine, stands to the left, holding a wreath in its beak. A captive sits to the right, signifying Rome’s triumph over its enemies. The imagery reinforces the themes of divine support, military success, and the emperor’s role as the bringer of stability.

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