Constantine I; AE Follis, Rome; Genius
Description:
Constantine I (307 - 337 AD). AE Follis, Rome mint 312-313 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae, RQ in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
3,88 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VI Rome 289
Commentary:
scarce; grass-green patina, minor flan break
History:
312 AD in one of the most decisive battles of the history, Constantine won against the forces of Maxentius; this coin was minted directly hereafter.
Article Number:
059-06-02-42384