Constantine I (AD 306-337)

Lot 3169 · Consigned by Classiccoins.inc

Starting bid $45.00

Description

• Denomination: AE3 reduced follis (often called a nummus), bronze

• Obverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

•Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets, star above; no doors .

• Mintmark: SMANTA in exergue — Sacra Moneta Antiochia, 1st officina (A)

• Date: AD 329-330, the last PROVIDENTIAE issue for Constantine at Antioch

• Reference: RIC VII Antioch 84 (rated R4, scarce)