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Constantine I as Filius Augustorum (309 – 310 AD). AE Follis, Thessalonica mint, 4th officina 308-310 AD. CONSTANTINVS · FIL · AVGG; laureate head right / GENIO CAESARIS; Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopia, * in left field, Δ in right field; ·SM·TS· in ex.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,82 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VI 32b |
| Commentary: | rare; dark grey patina, minor deposits on reverse |
The legend reflects the volatile and shifting position of Constantine in 308-310 when Galerius demoted him to Caesar and later, responding to his anger, created for him and Maximinus Daia the title "Sons of the Augusti".
