Constantine I the Great, Follis, Alexandria, GLORIA EXERCITVS (c. AD 330–335)
22.99 CHF
Authentic ancient Roman bronze follis of Constantine I the Great, struck at the Alexandria mint during the later years of his reign. Obverse: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I facing right. Legend: CONSTANTINVS AVG (variant). Reverse: Two legionary soldiers standing facing each other, each holding a spear and resting a hand on a shield; one military standard between them. Legend: GLORIA EXERCITVS Mintmark of Alexandria in the exergue. This celebrated reverse type honors the glory, unity, and loyalty of the Roman army, the central pillar of Constantine’s power and reforms.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Very Fine (ss)
- Origin
- German Auction
- Diameter & Weight
- 18mm, 2.91g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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