Constantine I; AE Follis, Lugdunum; Genius
Description:
Constantine I (Caesar 306 - 307 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint 307 AD. FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NC: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust seen from front / GENIO POP ROM; Genius standing left, holding patera over flaming altar and cornucopiae, N right; PLC in ex.
Diameter:
AE26 mm
Weight:
7,14 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Cf. RIC VI 259 (cuirassed)
Commentary:
rare; brown patina with some malachite deposits
History:
Lugdunum was named after the Celtic god Lugus.
Article Number:
022-04-02-44365