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Follis - Constantinus I DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG VOT XX; Aquileia
321 year| Bronze | 2.96 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 321 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Vows within laurel wreath; lettering around.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
XX
●AQP●
Translation:
D (-ominus) N (-oster) Constantini Max (-imus) Aug (-usti): "Our Lord Constantinus the Great August".
Vot (-is) XX (=vicennalibus): "Vows for the Twentieth Reign Anniversary".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.
