Æ In the name of Constantine I, Bust facing right, hollow podium

€154,094.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year325-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.99 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B/Imit#–, Göbl Antike#cf. 2635
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringOEEAVVIIIEIIO
(Translation: [Imperator Constantine Perpetuus Augustus] [Emperor Constantine, perpetual August])
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories facing each other with podium in-between, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIIII - II - IIII IPI
(Translation: [Victoria Laetus Princeps Perpetui] [The well-earned victories of the eternal Prince])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (325-425) IPI - Imitating Treveri/Trier mint -
Catalog ID6074729700
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