Description: Constantine I (307/310 - 337 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 317 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol standing to left, raising hand and holding globe, star in left field; ΓSIS in ex.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 2,76 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: RIC VII Siscia 33; Sear 16105

Commentary: rare; attractive dark grey patina, sharp details

History: The radiate crown is actually a representation of the rays of the Sun which in Christian times were reinterpreted as "Holy Nails".

Article Number: 006-09-02-45108