Description: This authentic Roman coin from the era of Constantine the Great is a true treasure for any collector of ancient artifacts. With a history dating back almost 1700 years, this coin depicts two soldiers on the reverse holding spears, staffs and shields in nice detail. The minting years of 330-337 AD adds to its value as a piece of history from the ancient world. Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337. He was the first emperor to convert to Christianity. Born in Naissus, Dacia Mediterranea (now Niš, Serbia), he was the son of Flavius Constantius, a Roman army officer of Illyrian origin who had been one of the four rulers of the Tetrarchy. His mother, Helena, was a Greek woman of low birth and a Christian. Later canonized as a saint, she is traditionally attributed with the conversion of her son. Constantine served with distinction under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Galerius. He began his career by campaigning in the eastern provinces (against the Persians) before being recalled in the west (in AD 305) to fight alongside his father in the province of Britannia. After his father's death in 306, Constantine was acclaimed as augustus (emperor) by his army at Eboracum (York, England). He eventually emerged victorious in the civil wars against emperors Maxentius and Licinius to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324. This coin has nice details and is a great addition to any collection. C696
Price: 26.87 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T21:28:46.000Z
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Denomination: Nummus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 336 AD
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.8
KM Number: Unk
Ruler: Constantine I
Certification: Uncertified
