Constantine I; AE3 Ticinum; Victories with shield
Description:
Constantine I (307 - 337 AD). AE3, Ticinum mint 318-319 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victories standing facing, together holding shield inscribed VOT-PR in two lines on altar, PT in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,86 g
Grade:
gVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC Ticinum 82
Commentary:
brown-grey patina, great portrait
History:
Victory was one of the deities who survived the Christianization of the empire and, albeit more understood as a symbol, still appeared on the coinage abd became transformed into Christian angel.
Article Number:
061-03-02-42750