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Æ In the name of Constantinople under Constantine I
| Bronze | 1.05 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 330-375 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Winged Victory standing while facing left holding spear in left hand and shield in right hand, all with legend below.
Lettering: TRP
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is said to be struck from the mid-4th to early-5th centuries. With the prototypes for these coins struck in Treveri/Trier mint, and with that type being first struck in 530, that is the most-likely beginning date for this entire type of AE struck by an Uncertain Germanic tribe.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created to commemorate the reign of Emperor Constantine I, who is known for being the first Christian Roman Emperor and for making significant changes to the Roman Empire, including the establishment of a new capital city, Constantinople, which was named after him.
