Description: Constantine I (307 - 337 AD). AE3 Ticinum mint 316 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol standing front, head to left, nude but for chlamys, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left; cross in left field, star in right field; TT in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 3,28 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII Ticinum 45; Sear 16088

Commentary: rare with cross; dark brown patina

History: After the Edict of Milan was issued in 313 AD the "x" control used previously on the coinage sometimes was turned 45° and took an appearance of "+" - certainly no pure coincidence.

Article Number: 041-02-05-44710