Constantine I; AE3 Ticinum; Victories with shield over altar
Description:
Constantine I (306 - 337 AD) AE3 Ticinum mint 318-319 AD. CONSTANTINVS MAX A; laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAE LAETAE P; two Victories standing facing each other, together holding shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines on altarwith no decoration; TT in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,52 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. RIC VII Trier 216 var
Commentary:
very rare with probably unique legends - cf. Gneccho 37 in RIN 1902 and RIC VII Trier 216 var (rev legend) for Treveri
History:
Ticinum as a mint was established by Aurelian in 275 AD and closed by Constantine in 326 AD.
Article Number:
003-06-01-45017