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Constantine the Great, Early 307 - 22 May 337 A.D.
In February 313, Constantine met with Licinius in Milan, where they developed the Edict of Milan. The edict stated that Christians should be allowed to follow the faith without oppression. This removed penalties for professing Christianity, under which many had been martyred previously, and returned confiscated Church property. The edict protected from religious persecution not only Christians but all religions, allowing anyone to worship whichever deity they chose. A similar edict had been issued in 311 by Galerius, then senior emperor of the Tetrarchy; Galerius' edict granted Christians the right to practice their religion but did not restore any property to them. The Edict of Milan included several clauses which stated that all confiscated churches would be returned as well as other provisions for previously persecuted Christians.RL91855. Billon follis, Hunter V 164 (also 2nd officina), RIC VI Roma 348a, SRCV IV 16128, Cohen VII 557, gVF, excellent portrait, tight flan, encrustations, 2nd officina, Rome mint, weight 3.705g, maximum diameter 19.7mm, die axis 180o, c. 312 - 313 A.D.; obverse IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, three standards topped from left to right by a hand, eagle and wreath, RS in exergue; SOLD
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