Constantine I; AE Follis, Ostia; standards
Description:
Constantine I (307 - 337 AD). AE Follis, Ostia mint 312-313 AD. IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Aquila in between two standards; MOSTQ in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
4,26 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VI 96
Commentary:
scarce; grey-brown patina with some deposits, good details
History:
Minted directly after the defeat of Maxentius; only one year later, in 313 AD, Constantine transferred the mint to Aquileia just after 4 years of operation.
Article Number:
059-06-08-42384