ANCIENT ROME Constantine the Great c. 315 AD - AE Follis SOL SOLI INVICTO COMITI

Description: Thank you for looking at this beautiful example of an ancient Roman coin. It features amazing style and history. This is a great chance to own a piece of history, expand your collection, or give as a gift. All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. Obverse: Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 AD and is best known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. His reign marked a significant turning point in Roman history, as he established Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as the new capital of the Roman Empire, which would later become the center of the Byzantine Empire. Constantine's Edict of Milan in 313 AD granted religious tolerance throughout the empire, effectively ending the persecution of Christians and allowing the religion to flourish. His influence on the spread of Christianity and the reorganization of the Roman Empire had a profound impact on the future of Europe and the Christian world.IMP: Imperator – Signifying Constantine as the commander-in-chief of the Roman army and often indicating a victorious general.CONSTANTINVS: This is the name of the emperor, Constantine.PF: Pius Felix – Meaning "dutiful" and "fortunate," these titles highlight the emperor's piety and good fortune.AVG: Augustus – A title signifying supreme authority, used by Roman emperors. Reverse: Sol, in Roman mythology, was the personification of the Sun and was revered as the god of light and day. Often depicted driving a chariot across the sky, Sol was believed to bring warmth and light to the world each day. Although originally a lesser deity in the Roman pantheon, Sol's importance grew, especially during the later Roman Empire. Under Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century AD, Sol was elevated to a central figure in the state religion as Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun"), symbolizing eternal victory and divine authority. Sol Invictus became associated with the emperor's power, and his worship played a significant role in the religious life of the later empire.SOLI: Refers to Sol, the sun god.INVICTO: Means "unconquered" or "invincible."COMITI: Translates to "companion" or "ally." Era: Ancient RomanRuler: Constantine the GreatDate: 306-337 ADDenomination: AE FollisObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rightReverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing right, looking left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. R-F across fields. Mintmark R star Q.Size: 19 mm, 3.3 gramsMint: RomeReference: RIC VII Rome 19 varProfessional Numismatic Notes: Extremely Fine ******************************************************************** STORE AND SHIPPING POLICIES, PLEASE READ********************************************************************- Shipping is FAST and FREE with tracking!- If you want shipping insurance, please let me know. Your invoice will be adjusted according to the cost of the insurance. Lucky Coin and Antiques LLC will not be held liable for lost mail that does not have the added shipping insurance. - All coins are guaranteed authentic for life.- Please message me for any additional photos or questions.- All items will come in a bubble wrap package to insure absolute protection for the contents inside.- Combine up to 5 coins on one shipping charge.- Thank you for supporting my small business! ********************************************************************

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