Constantine the Great AV Solidus, 4.48g, 19mm
Ticinum Autumn AD 315
obv. CONSTANTI - NVS PF AG
Bust laureate r.
rev. RESTITVTORI LIBERTATIS
Emperor in military dress, stg. l., short sceptre on l. arm, receiving globe from
Roma, std. r. on throne, holding sceptre
exe.: SMT
RIC VII, Ticinum 31; Hunterian Museum
very rare! near EF
The first solidi were struck AD 313 in Trier.
This type is one of the earliest struck in Italy!
Contributed by Hans-Joachim, January, 2005.