Constantine I — follis. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Constantine I (AD 307-337). Follis (18mm, 3.5 gm). Trier, AD 318-319. RIC 222 (R4) Obv.: IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine right Rev.: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT P R set on altar ( Altar type Helvetica 5a2 (garland above, reversed garland below, eight-pointed star in centre) Mintmark (dot)STR in ex. RIC VII Trier 222 (but altar decoration not in RIC) VERY RARE R4
Observed source price: € 120.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Diameter : 18 mm RIC reference : RIC 222 (R4) Obv Denomination : follis Date : 307-337 Issuing authority : Constantine I Source reference : 001479
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Constantine I. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 307-337. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: follis.
Cultural value
The source listing classifies this specimen as VERY RARE. References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 222 (R4) Obv ; 001479.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 001479. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/constantine_i_ad_307337_follis_trier_ad_318319_very_rare_r4/1825084/Default.aspx.
