Commemorative Series; Arelate; Constantinopolis/Victory on prow
145,00 €
Description
Commemorative Series, 330-354 AD. AE Follis, Arelate mint 330-331 AD. CONSTANTINOPOLIS; helmeted, laureate and mantled bust of Constantinopolis to left, holding scepter over her left shoulder / Victory standing front, head to left, placing her right foot on prow, holding scepter in her right hand and resting her left on shield, star in left field; PCONST in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,32 |
| Grade: | gVF/XF |
| Attribution: | RIC VII Arles 352; Sear 16452 |
| Commentary: | very rare; great detail, minute deposits on obverse |
Historical Context
The legend says that Constantine traced the fortifications line of the new city so far till it included seven hills of the area - a clear reference to the Old Rome.
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