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Constantine I — Campgate AE3

A bronze coin of Constantine I, struck at Siscia around AD 328–329.

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Obverse of Constantine I bronze AE3 coin
Constantine I, AE3, Siscia, AD 328–329

This coin was issued in the name of Constantine I, with a campgate reverse typical of the period. It is the first object in the ancient coin collection.

Obverse

Inscription: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG

Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse

Inscription: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG

Campgate with twelve layers and two turrets, with a star above. The mintmark is BSIS, with a double crescent in the exergue.

Historical context

The coin is dated to AD 328–329 and attributed to the mint at Siscia. Its reverse type belongs to the campgate issues of the later Constantinian period.

Collector’s note

TBA

References

  • RIC VII, Siscia 215.