Constantine I; AE Follis, Lugdunum; Genius
Description:
Constantine I (Caesar: 306 - 307 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint, spring 307 AD. FL VAL CONSTANTINVS N C; laureate, cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left before lighted altar, wearing modius on head and drapery around loins, holding patera and cornucopia, N in right field; PLC in ex.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
7,64 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 213b
Commentary:
scarce; olive-brown patina with malachite deposits
History:
With 19 official mints operational throughout his reign Constantine set a record for coin production.
Article Number:
002-04-06-44953