Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Amy's Coin



Ancient Coin Project

By Amy Pepe

 


Emperor: Constantine I- 307-337 AD

Outer Appearance:

AE- (unknown)

Coin Diameter- 1.5 cm

Weight- 1.41 grams

OBV: DN CONSTAN-TVS AVG (Constantinus Augustus)

       Laureate head right

RX: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

     Two Soldiers with Standards (worn away on the coin)

Ex: G-SIS (crescent symbol)

Mint: Mint of Siscia

 

Emperor Bio:  Constantine I lived from 307 AD to 337 AD. He had three sons named Constantine II, Constantine III, and Constans who all were his successors. His rule was called the Constantinian Empire, and had one of the largest Roman armies.

 

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