{"product_id":"romische-bronzemunze-follis-konstantin-i-victoriae-laetae-ca-319-320-n-chr","title":"Roman Bronze Coin – Follis, Constantine I, VICTORIAE LAETAE, c. 319–320 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA piece of world history – minted almost 1,700 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original Roman bronze coin dates from the reign of Constantine I the Great – one of the most important emperors of antiquity, who elevated Christianity to the state religion and founded Constantinople. Each of these coins was once real currency, passing through the hands of soldiers, merchants, and citizens of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Roman bronze coin – not a cast, not a replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust of Emperor Constantine I in profile facing right, in richly ornamented plate armour. Inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG (Imperator Constantinus Maximus Augustus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two winged goddesses of victory (Victories) stand facing each other, jointly holding a shield over a decorated sacrificial altar. On the shield, two lines: VOT \/ PR (Vota Populi Romani). Inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (\"The joy-bringing victory of the eternal Prince\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exergue abbreviation indicates Trier, Siscia, or London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e – officially confirmed and documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003etransparent protective display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis (Æ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantinian Dynasty, approx. 319–320 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with characteristic green-black patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine – original patina, authentic signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors \u0026amp; history enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinted at a time when Constantine I changed the fate of the Western world forever. Today you hold this piece of history in your hands. A coin that captivates with its extraordinary green-black patina and its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach coin is unique with individual patina and history. Image corresponds to the actual specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nautilus Natural History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57924471161176,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4068\/0536\/files\/m-nze-mit-haifischzahn-hintergrund.png?v=1786195282","url":"https:\/\/nautilusnaturalhistory.com\/en\/products\/romische-bronzemunze-follis-konstantin-i-victoriae-laetae-ca-319-320-n-chr","provider":"Nautilus Natural History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}