Constantine I. Contemporary Imitation. Possibly in the Balkans. Ca. AD 318-319 or later

Constantine I. Contemporary Imitation. Possibly in the Balkans. Ca. AD 318-319 or later

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Description

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (bronze, 2.05g, 17mm). Contemporary imitation. Uncertain mint, possibly in the Balkans. Struck circa AD 318-319 or later

Obv: Laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right

Rev: Two Victories standing facing each other, holding an inscribed shield on altar

Ref: Cf. Sergeev 233-5 (for prototype)

Note: Contemporary imitations of Constantine I’s coinage were struck outside official mints, possibly in the Balkans, reflecting the widespread circulation and influence of imperial currency. Such pieces offer insight into unofficial monetary production and the adaptation of official Roman designs during the early 4th century AD.

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