Roman Empire β Constantine theGreat, , AE follis,
Constantine theGreat, , AE follis, struck in Constantinopolis, 328 A.D.CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, draped bust with cuirass and diadem to the right.CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, in left field: E, in exergue: CONS, Victoria seated on a column to the left, with a palm branch in her left hand and a laurel branch in her right hand, head turned right, to the left a trophy and a prisoner. Ref.: RIC mm, 3.21 grams.Provenance: collection Dr. Rainer Pudill, Germany."Dafne" on the reverse side probably refers to the Greek word for "laurel(wreath)", symbol of victory. This victory would be defeating Licinius in the battle of Chrysopolis in 324. Victoria is holding a laurel wreath (not noticed by RIC), which is an unusual variation in her iconography. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More