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ConstantineCaesar_PKD.JPG
Struck A.D.307. CONSTANTINE I as CAESAR. Large AE Follis of CarthageObverse: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: CONSERVATO-RES KART SVAE. Hexastyle temple within which is Carthage standing facing left holding fruits in both hands. In exergue, PKΔ.
Diameter: 25.15mm | Weight: 6.4gms
RIC VI : 61

This coin is one of the issues which were struck in A.D.307 to commemorate and advertise Constantine's alliance with Maxentius, reflected in types common to both rulers. Carthage was one of Maxentius' power bases.
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CONSTANTINE_I_as_CAESAR_AD307.JPG
Struck A.D.307. CONSTANTINE I as CAESAR. Large AE Follis of TreveriObverse: FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB C. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine I facing right.
Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Constantine I, clad in military dress, standing facing left holding a standard in each hand. Across field, S - A; in exergue, PTR.
RIC VI : 734

The boots shown worn by Constantine on this coin are not the usual army boots but a special type of boot called a mulleus (pl. mullei), it was a kind of fur boot where a catlike animal's scalp was attached to the upper front of the boot leg and the animal's paws hung down from both sides. These type of mullei were shown worn by deities like Mars, Virtus, Honos, Roma, and sometimes emperors. Iconographically they were connected to gods and heroes.
Goette, in his " Ikonographische Studien zu Römischem Schuhwerk", has shown that the mulleus appears from the time of Augustus to the period of the Tetrarchy on Roman artwork.
It is notable that these types of mullei are often depicted being worn by cuirassed statues in a war-like connection. It is therefore possible, even probable, that the boots were made from lion's skin, which would match the symbol of royal power and strength with the godlike power of their wearer. - credit Jochen


This coin was struck in A.D.307 to commemorate Constantine's proclamation as Caesar.
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CONSTANTIN-1_GEN-POP-ROM_PTR.JPG
Struck A.D.308 or late A.D.307. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. Large AE Follis of TreveriObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GENIO POP ROM. Genius of the Roman people standing facing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left; across field, S - A; in exergue, PTR.
25.26mm
RIC VI : 770
SCARCE
*Alex
CONSTANT_1_PREINC-IVV_PLG.JPG
Struck A.D.309 - 310. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. Large AE Follis of LugdunumObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate and draped bust of Constantine, seen from the rear, facing right.
Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Constantine standing facing, head right, clad in military dress, holding spear in his right hand and globe in his left; across field, F - T; in exergue, PLG.
RIC VI : 305.
SCARCE
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Constantine_Mars.JPG
Struck A.D.312 - 313. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE Follis of TicinumObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: MARTI CONSERVATORI. Mars standing facing right, leaning on shield and holding vertical spear in his right hand; in left field, star; in exergue, T T.
RIC VII : 12
EXTREMELY RARE
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CONSTANTIN_1_STANDARDS_ROME.JPG
Struck A.D.312 - 313. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE FOLLIS of RomeObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate and draped bust of Constantine I, seen from the rear, facing right.
Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Legionary eagle tipped standard between two military standards; in exergue, RP.
Weight: 5.24gms
RIC VI : 348
Ex Barry Murphy
*Alex
CONSTANTIN_1_SOL_SMH.JPG
Struck A.D.312. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE Follis of NicomediaObverse: IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: SOLI INVICTO. Sol, fully dressed in long robe, standing facing left, right hand raised and holding head of Serapis in left; in left field, A; in right field, crescent; in exergue, SMN.
RIC VI : 73c
SCARCE
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CONSTANTIN-1_GENIOAVG_SMN.JPG
Struck A.D.312. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE Follis of NicomediaObverse: IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GENIO AVGVSTI. Genius standing facing left, cloak over his shoulders and modius on his head, pouring libation out of patera held in his right hand over lighted altar at his feet, left arm cradling cornucopiae. In right field, ✱ over Δ ; in exergue, SMN.
RIC VI : 74c
RARE
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LICIN1_IOVI-CONS_ANT.JPG
Struck A.D.313 - 314. LICINIUS I. Silvered AE Follis (Nummus) of AntiochObverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate head of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Jupiter standing facing left, cloak over shoulder, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and sceptre in his left; on ground at feet, eagle holding wreath in beak. In right field, S over III with wreath above; in exergue, ANT.
Weight 3.5gms
RIC VII : 8
VERY RARE

This coin still retains most of its original silvering.
*Alex
LICIN_GENIO_C-Gate_PTR.JPG
Struck A.D.313 - 315. LICINIUS I. AE Follis (Nummus) of Treveri (Trier)Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. Lauretae, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: GENIO POP ROM. Genius of the Roman people, crowned with two turreted camp-gate, wearing himation and holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae on left arm. Across field, T - F; in exergue, PTR.
Diameter: 19mm | Weight: 3.0gms
RIC VII : 57
VERY RARE

Completed in A.D.315, the Arch of Constantine in Rome was built at the time that this coin was struck.
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CONSTANTIN_1_IOVI-CONS_TSB.JPG
Struck A.D.317 - 318. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. Large AE Follis of ThessalonicaObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of bearded Constantine facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN.Jupiter standing facing left, eagle at feet, holding Victory in his outstretched right hand and sceptre in his left; in exergue, •TS•B•.
RIC VI : 61b
*Alex
LICINIUS-1_IOVI-CONS_SMN.JPG
Struck A.D.317 - 320. LICINIUS I. AE3 of NicomediaObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG. Laureate bust of Licinius, wearing imperial mantle, facing left, and holding globe, mappa and sceptre.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG. Jupiter standing facing left, holding Victory in his right hand and sceptre in his left, palm branch to left at his feet. In right field, Epsilon; in exergue, SMN.
Weight: 3.0gms
RIC VII : 24
SCARCE
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_VOT_PR_RT.JPG
Struck A.D.318 - 319. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of TicinumObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them shield inscribed VOT/PR set on garlanded altar; in exergue, PT.
RIC VII : 82
VERY RARE

Although classed as an AE3 by modern numismatists, these coins generally contain approximately 5% silver, so a coin such as this was probably intended to pass at the time as an, albeit very debased, argenteus.
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_VOT_PR_2-CAPTIVES.JPG
Struck A.D.319 - 320. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. Silvered AE3 of LugdunumObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. High-crested helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Two Victories resting shield inscribed VOT PR, on altar; in exergue, two bound captives seated back to back.
RIC VII : 65
RARE

Although classed as an AE3 by modern numismatists, these coins generally contain approximately 5% silver, so a coin such as this was probably intended to pass at the time as an, albeit very debased, argenteus.
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_Victory_TSGamma.JPG
Struck A.D.319. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE Follis of ThessalonikaObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG NN. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm leaf in her left; in exergue, •TS•Γ•.
RIC VII : 59
VERY RARE

In the year that this coin was struck Constantine I issued a decree prohibiting the separation of the families of slaves during a change in ownership.
*Alex
LICIN1_IOVI_EAGLE_PARL.JPG
Struck A.D.319. LICINIUS I. AE3 of ArelateObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG. Jupiter seated facing left on eagle with wings open standing facing right; Jupiter, looking back. holds sceptre in his left hand and a thunderbolt in his right; in exergue, PARL.
Weight 2.9gms.
RIC VII : 196
VERY RARE
*Alex
Constantine_I_STR.JPG
Struck A.D.320 - 321. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 (Follis) of Treveri (Trier)Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I facing right.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT. Two prisoners, hands bound behind their backs, seated back to back beneath trophy. In left field, T; in right field, F; in exergue, STR (Second Officina, Treveri).
RIC VII : 279
EXTREMELY RARE
*Alex
Constantine_I_Captives_STR.JPG
Struck A.D.320. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of TreveriObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT. Two captives seated back to back at foot of standard inscribed VOT XX; in exergue, STR (2nd Officina).
RIC VII : 258
EXTREMELY RARE

This coin is one of the issues struck in A.D.320 to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of Constantine's reign.
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Licinius_I_VOT_XX_Aquileia.JPG
Struck A.D.320. LICINIUS I. AE3 (Nummus) of AquileiaObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG. Laureate head of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: DOMINI N LICINI AVG. Laurel-wreath around VOT•XX; in exergue; AQS.
RIC VII : 86. Weight 3.3gms.
RARE

This coin is one of those struck in c.A.D.320 to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the reign of Constantine, which was also celebrated in the West as the fifteenth anniversary of Licinius.
*Alex
LICIN1_VOTXX_TSA.JPG
Struck A.D.320. LICINIUS I. Silvered AE3 of ThessalonicaObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: VOT XX • MVLT • XXX • TS • A • in four lines encircled by laurel-wreath.
RIC VII : 33.
SCARCE

This coin still retains most of its original silvering, it is one of the issues which were struck in A.D.320 to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the reign of Constantine, celebrated in the West as also the fifteenth year anniversary of Licinius.
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Licinius_2_VOTV_ASIS.JPG
Struck A.D.320. LICINIUS II as CAESAR. AE3 of SisciaObverse: LICINIVS IVN NOB C. Laureate head of Licinius II facing right.
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT • V within laurel-wreath; in exergue, ΔSIS.
RIC VII : 155
RARE
*Alex
LICIN-1_IOVI_Radiate_SMALA.JPG
Struck A.D.321 - 324. LICINIUS I. AE Post-reform radiate of AlexandriaObverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing facing left, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory in right hand; on ground to left, eagle holding wreath in beak; on ground to right, bound captive; in right field, X over II gamma. In exergue, SMALA.
Weight 3.4gms.
RIC VII : 28
RARE
*Alex
LICIN-2_IOVI-CONS_SMHA.JPG
Struck A.D.321 - 324. LICINIUS II CAESAR. AE3 of HeracleaObverse: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Licinius Caesar facing left, holding shield and spear.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing facing left, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in his right hand. On ground to left, eagle holding wreath in beak; on ground to right, bound captive seated facing right. In right field, X over II gamma; in exergue, SMHA.
Weight: 2.8gms
RIC VII : 54
VERY RARE
*Alex
Constantine_I_Altar_VOTIS_XX_Treveri_PTR.JPG
Struck A.D.321. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of Treveri (Trier)Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX in three lines; above, three stars; in exergue, PTR
RIC VII : 303
*Alex
LICINIUS_II_Roma_Aeternae.JPG
Struck A.D.321. LICINIUS II as CAESAR. AE3 of RomeObverse: LICINIVS IVN NOB C. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II facing right.
Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE. Roma seated facing right, inscribing XV on shield set on her knees: in left field, P; in right field, R; in exergue, RT.
RIC VII : 154 | VM : 9.
VERY RARE.

Struck to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the reign of Constantine I.
*Alex
CONST_1_SARM_DEV.JPG
Struck A.D.322. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 (FOLLIS) of TrierObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head of Constantine I facing right.
Reverse: SARMATIA DEVICTA. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over her left shoulder and palm branch in her right hand, bound captive at her feet; in exergue, PTR☾
RIC VII : 435.

This coin was struck to commemorate Constantine's victories over the Sarmatians in A.D.322.
*Alex
Constantine_I_VOT_XX_Aquileia_AQP.JPG
Struck A.D.322. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of AquileiaObverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Laurel wreath encircling palm branches either side of VOT • XX; in exergue, AQP.
RIC VII : 104

This coin is one of the issues struck to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of Constantine's reign.
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CONST1_BEATA_TRAN.JPG
Struck A.D.322. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of Treveri. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate bust of Constantine wearing imperial mantle facing right and holding eagle tipped sceptre.
Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Globe set on altar inscribed VO TIS XX; above, three stars; in exergue, PTR•.
RIC VII : 342

This coin is one of the many issues struck to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of Constantine's reign.
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_ANEPIGRAPH_SMANT.JPG
Struck A.D.324 - 325. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of AntiochObverse: No legend (Anepigraphic). Laureate head of Constantine I facing right.
Reverse: CONSTAN/TINVS/AVG in three lines; wreath above; SMANTB below; • in exergue under A of SMANTB.
RIC VII : 57
EXTREMELY RARE
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CONSTANTIN-1_VOTXXX_Rome_RP.JPG
Struck A.D.325. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of RomeObverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Laurel wreath enclosing VOT • XXX; in exergue, RP.
RIC VII : 318
SCARCE

This coin was struck to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the reign of Constantine in A.D.325.
This was also the year that the Council of Nicaea set out its definition of Christian orthodoxy.
*Alex
CONSTANT1_GLOR-ROM_CONS.JPG
Struck A.D.327 - 328. Constantine I as Augustus. AE3 of ConstantinopleObverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Diademed head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM. Roma seated on shield facing left, holding Victory in her right hand and spear in her left; in left field, A; in exergue, CONS.
RIC VII : 23.
VERY RARE
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_GLOR-EX_CONS.JPG
Struck A.D.327 - 328. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of ConstantinopleObverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Diademed head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS. Constantine standing facing, head right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield; in left field, S; in exergue, CONS.
RIC VII : 22
VERY RARE
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_VOTXXX_SMHDelta.JPG
Struck A.D.327 - 329. Constantine I as Augustus. AE3 of HeracleaObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Diademed head of Constantine I, tilted up towards heaven, facing right.
Reverse: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Laurel wreath surrounding VOT • XXX; in exergue, •SMHΔ.
RIC VII : 92 with E5 bust
SCARCE

This coin was struck to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the reign of Constantine in A.D.325.
*Alex
Constantine_I_DAFNE.JPG
Struck A.D.327 - 330. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of ConstantinopleObverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE. Victory seated on cippus facing left, holding palm branch in each hand, head turned away to right spurning kneeling captive at foot of trophy before her. In left field, Z; in exergue, CONS.
RIC VII : 35
RARE

This coin most likely symbolized the defeat of Licinius (the Greek word for laurel is daphne, and laurel wreaths were signs of victory). The legend of the Dafne coin would actually translate as 'Constantinian Victory'.
The fort on the north bank of the Danube, often cited as being commemorated on this coin, could very well have been named "Dafne", after all a fort alluding to victory seems more than appropriate and is not without precedent. However, the fort can have no connection with the Dafne coinage, other than the use of the word "Dafne" because the Dafne coins were probably issued as early as A.D.327 and the fort was not constructed until around A.D.330. It seems unlikely a coin was issued to commemorate a fort that was yet to be built.
This coin replaced other reverse types for Constantine and was the only type issued for almost three years exclusively in the name of Constantine, this is an important point. If this coin commemorated the building of a fortress, three years would be a very long time for a coin to have been issued. Becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, however, might just merit a special coinage! Also the adjective CONSTANTINIANA was never used except on this issue, the word is unique to this series. It seems most likely, therefore, that the Dafne coinage commemorates the A.D.324 victory of Constantine over Licinius rather than any other event.

The above comments are from Victor Clark's
"Constantine the Great" website.
*Alex
CONSTANT1_LIB-PUB_CONS.JPG
Struck A.D.327. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3 of ConstantinopleObverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA. Victory standing facing on galley sailing right, her arms raised and holding a wreath in each hand. In left field, B; in exergue, CONS.
RIC VII : 18
RARE
*Alex
CONSTANTIN-1_GLOR-EXER_TRS.JPG
Struck A.D.332. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3/4 of Treveri (Trier)Obverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers standing either side of two standards; in exergue, TR•S.
RIC VII : 537
*Alex
Constantine_GLOR-_EXERC_ASIS.JPG
Struck A.D.337. CONSTANTINE I as Augustus. AE3/4 of SisciaObverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Rosette and laurel diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS. Two soldiers standing either side of a single standard, annulet in banner; in exergue, ASIS✱.
RIC VII : 261.
VERY RARE
*Alex
   
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