Constantine I; AE3 Constantinople; soldier with spear and shield
Description:
Constantine I (306 - 337 AD). AE3, Constantinople mint 327-328 AD. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; rosette-diademed head right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; soldier standing left, looking right, holding spear and resting hand on shield, S in left field; CONS in ex.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
2.88 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 22
Commentary:
dark grey patina
History:
Between 331 and 336 AD all statues in the pagan temples made of gold, silver and bronze were confiscated and most of them melted for minting coins.
Article Number:
020-01-08-44287