Constantine I (Caesar); AE Follis, Ticinum; Mars
Description:
Constantine I (Caesar: 306 - 307 AD): AE Follis, Ticinum mint 306 AD. CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN; Mars advancing right, holding spear and round shield; TT in ex.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
8,88 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 63b
Commentary:
rare; brown patina with some faint malachite deposits
History:
Constantine was acclaimed Augustus by his troops after his father's death, but Galerius rejected this granting him the title of Caesar.
Article Number:
062-02-01-45597