Constantine I; AE3 Constantinople; soldier with spear and shield
75,00 €
Description
Constantine I (306 – 337 AD). AE3, Constantinople mint 327-328 AD. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; rosette-diademed head right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; soldier standing left, looking right, holding spear and resting hand on shield, S in left field; CONS in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,88 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 22 |
| Commentary: | dark grey patina |
Historical Context
Between 331 and 336 AD all statues in the pagan temple made of gold, silver and bronze were confiscated and most of them melted for minting coins.
Related products
