AD 313–314, Constantine I, Roman Bronze Follis with Jupiter and Eagle Reverse

$90.00
An ancient Roman bronze follis of Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, probably struck circa AD 313–314. The obverse depicts the laureate head of the emperor facing right, with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, an abbreviation of his imperial titles. The reverse bears the legend IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, meaning “To Jupiter, Protector of the Emperors.” Jupiter stands facing left, holding Victory upon a globe in one hand and a long sceptre in the other. An eagle holding a wreath in its beak stands at his feet. A separate letter in the field identifies the mint workshop. This distinctive design belongs to an important series of early fourth-century Roman bronze coinage, reflecting the traditional Roman cult of Jupiter during the reign of Constantine. Similar issues were struck at several eastern mints, including Heraclea and Nicomedia. The precise mint and workshop of this example remain uncertain because the mint mark is difficult to read. An authentic surviving coin from the age of Constantine the Great, with the characteristic patina and wear of an ancient circulating bronze. Date: Circa AD 313–314, attribution provisional Ruler: Constantine I Material: Bronze Diameter: Approximately 22 mm Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter with Victory, sceptre and eagle Mint: Uncertain, possibly Heraclea or Nicomedia Check out some of my other coins here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121636 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An ancient Roman bronze follis of Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, probably struck circa AD 313–314. The obverse depicts the laureate head of the emperor facing right, with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, an abbreviation of his imperial titles. The reverse bears the legend IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, meaning “To Jupiter, Protector of the Emperors.” Jupiter stands facing left, holding Victory upon a globe in one hand and a long sceptre in the other. An eagle holding a wreath in its beak stands at his feet. A separate letter in the field identifies the mint workshop. This distinctive design belongs to an important series of early fourth-century Roman bronze coinage, reflecting the traditional Roman cult of Jupiter during the reign of Constantine. Similar issues were struck at several eastern mints, including Heraclea and Nicomedia. The precise mint and workshop of this example remain uncertain because the mint mark is difficult to read. An authentic surviving coin from the age of Constantine the Great, with the characteristic patina and wear of an ancient circulating bronze. Date: Circa AD 313–314, attribution provisional Ruler: Constantine I Material: Bronze Diameter: Approximately 22 mm Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter with Victory, sceptre and eagle Mint: Uncertain, possibly Heraclea or Nicomedia Check out some of my other coins here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121636 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP