CONSTANTINE The Great. Constantinopolis/Victory on Galley Prow Roman Empire Coin

Description: Right Click picture and select "View/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine the Great C O N S T A N T I N E I The Great 307-337 AD Constantinople City Commemorative coin struck by Constantine the Great. Lifetime Issue of Constantine Struck under the reign Constantine I, Struck 330-333 AD. Struck under the reign Constantine I, 330-333 AD, Antioch Mint Æ3 follis. 2.28g. Just under 18mm. (about the size of a U.S. dime which is 17.9mm). City of Constantinople Commemorative Obverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Constantinopolis' laureate helmeted bust left in imperial cloak and holding scepter across left shoulder. Reverse: Victory with open wings in posture of alighting, facing, head left, right foot on a vessel's prow, holding scepter in right hand and leaning on shield with left arm; unusually animated and complex pose--while advancing left her head is tilted looking slightly to her rear in a truly coquettish manner--with fully rendered legs and derriere; SMANI (Sacra Moneta Antioch I [officina letter]) in exergue--Antioch mint mark. Ref. RIC VII Antioch 92. RIC (=Roman Imperial Coinage) is the general abbreviation for a set of 13 volumes of identification catalogs of Roman coins. RIC is the world standard scholarly reference. Choice Very Fine--Artistic Victory of finest style. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.

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