Constantine I “The Great”, AE3 Follis

Constantine I “The Great”, AE3 Follis with the classic “camp gate” reverse.

Attribution

•  Ruler: Constantine I, 306-337 AD

•  Denomination: AE3 Follis/Nummus

•  Date: Struck circa 324-330 AD

•  Mint: Thessalonica

•  Weight/Size: 2.6g, 17.55mm — standard for the reduced follis of this period

•  Metal: AE = Bronze

Details

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG — Laureate head of Constantine I right

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG — Camp gate with two turrets, star above, no doors

Exergue: SMTSΓ = Sacra Moneta Thessalonica, 3rd officina