Constantine I; AE3 Ticinum; Victories flanking altar
Description:
Constantine I (306 - 337 AD). AE3, Ticinum mint 318-319 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victoriae standing facing one another, supporting between them shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines above small columnar decorated with a cross; PT in ex.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,16 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 87
Commentary:
scarce with cross; grey patina with some deposits
History:
The appearance of crosses on the Constantinian coinage is cleraly a sign of religious influence and not just a random adornment.
Article Number:
063-02-05-43702