Constantine I; AE Follis, Lugdunum; Sol
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Description
Constantine I (307 – 337 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint 315-316 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / SOL INVICTO COMITI; Sol standing left, extending arm and holding globe, A in left, S in right field, PLG in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,10 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | B.609 pl LXVI (86 ex.); RIC 53 |
| Commentary: | scarcer bust; dark brown patina |
Historical Context
In 315 AD the Arch of Constantine was built in Rome and at the time of its dedication, sacrifices to gods like Apollo, Diana, and Hercules were made with no reference to Christian faith whatsoever.
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