CONSTANTINE 1st THE GREAT. Silvered AE3. Antioch. IOVI CONSERVATORI 
AUGG. Jupiter victory and captive. RIC R4. A great coin!

US $49.00
June 25, 2006

CONSTANTINE I THE GREAT, Emperor AD 307-337 
Silvered AE3 (Copper, 3.70 grams, 18.54 mm), Antioch mint. 
Obverse: IMP.CONSTANTINVS AVG, His laureate bust left wearing 
imperial mantle, holding sceptre, globe and mappa 
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left holding 
sceptre and victory on globe presenting him with wreath. Captive 
kneeling at his feet. B in right field. SMANT in exergue 
Reference: RIC 26 (R4) 
Scarcer type. Great portrait in high relief with great details. 
Choice reverse. Silver-brown patina 
Limited corrosion from cleaning 
A very attractive coin and an unusual type for Constantine the 
Great!