© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Constantinus I CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE; Constantinopolis
328 year| Bronze | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 328 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory seated left on cippus, head right, winged, draped, holding a palm in each hand; in front of her, a trophy; at foot of trophy, a kneeling captive, head turned right, being spurned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE
A/-//CONS
Translation: The Constantinian fort of Dafne.
Comment
Dafne was a fort or camp, constructed by Constantine on the bank of the Danube.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Constantinus I coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and an image of the goddess Daphne on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it is believed to have been used as a means of spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the religious and political changes that were taking place during this time period, and it is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
