Ancient Roman Coin | Roman Empire | Constantine I | Æ Follis

Description: Ancient Roman Coin | Roman Empire | Constantine I | Æ Follis | 306-337 AD Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 CE, transforming it politically, militarily, and religiously. He rose to power during the decline of the Tetrarchy, proclaimed emperor by his troops in 306 CE after his father, Constantius Chlorus, died. Constantine initially controlled Britain, Gaul, and Hispania but faced rivals, including Maxentius in Italy and Licinius in the East. In 312 CE, Constantine defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, reportedly inspired by a vision of the Christian symbol Chi-Rho and the phrase In hoc signo vinces ("In this sign, you will conquer"). This victory led to his conversion to Christianity and his promotion of the faith. In 313 CE, he and Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance and favoring Christianity. By 324 CE, Constantine defeated Licinius to become the sole emperor, uniting the empire. He reorganized the empire, strengthening the military and bureaucracy while founding Constantinople in 330 CE as the new capital, blending Roman and Christian elements. Constantine supported Christianity, funding churches like the Hagia Eirene, and presided over the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, shaping Christian doctrine. Constantine died in 337 CE, leaving a legacy as the first Christian emperor, transforming the Roman Empire’s religious and political future while laying the groundwork for the Byzantine Empire. Ancient Roman Coin | Roman Empire | Constantine I | Æ Follis | 306-337 AD Civilization: Roman Empire Ruler: Constantine I "the Great" Mint: Rome Year: 317 - 318 AD Composition: Bronze Denomination: Follis Diameter: 20.0mm Weight: 3.52g Reference: Rome RIC VII 97 var Obverse IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right Reverse SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. Wreath in left field. Mintmark R (Rome), officina P (prima, 1st officina) Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 CE, transforming it politically, militarily, and religiously. He rose to power during the decline of the Tetrarchy, proclaimed emperor by his troops in 306 CE after his father, Constantius Chlorus, died. Constantine initially controlled Britain, Gaul, and Hispania but faced rivals, including Maxentius in Italy and Licinius in the East. In 312 CE, Constantine defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, reportedly inspired by a vision of the Christian symbol Chi-Rho and the phrase In hoc signo vinces ("In this sign, you will conquer"). This victory led to his conversion to Christianity and his promotion of the faith. In 313 CE, he and Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance and favoring Christianity. By 324 CE, Constantine defeated Licinius to become the sole emperor, uniting the empire. He reorganized the empire, strengthening the military and bureaucracy while founding Constantinople in 330 CE as the new capital, blending Roman and Christian elements. Constantine supported Christianity, funding churches like the Hagia Eirene, and presided over the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, shaping Christian doctrine. Constantine died in 337 CE, leaving a legacy as the first Christian emperor, transforming the Roman Empire’s religious and political future while laying the groundwork for the Byzantine Empire. × × × × × × eBay integration by

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