Constantine I, AE3, Nice Portrait, R-4!!
$70.87
May-06-01

CONSTANTINE I, THE GREAT, AE3

Constantine I, ( A.D. 307 - 37 )
Obverse: CONSTANTINUS AUG, diademed bust wearing imperial mantle
facing left, holding eagle tipped sceptre.  Serious facial
expression!! Take a look at the close-up.

Reverse: BEATA TRANQUILLITAS around altar inscribed VOT / IS /
XX.  In exurge PTR (Trier Mint, No. 1 Officina, Issue of 322 A.D.)
Some encrustation above alter.

Comments:  Similar to Sear 3870. Variety of RIC 343 which has a
R-4 rarity rating.  RIC 343 has VO / TIS / XX.  This coin with VOT
/ IS / XX and officina "P" is unrecorded.  A rare example of a
common type.