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.