Constantine the Great

Assorted Reverse Types
Gloria Romanorvm - Secvritas AVGG


GLORIA PERPET
A.D. 313
17mm   1.8gm
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG     head bare
GLORIA PERPET   Two victories advancing right, both holding wreath and branch, standard between them
In ex. RT
RIC VII Rome 14
page about this type
Constantine the
                    Great GLORIA PERPET
GLORIA ROMANORVM
A.D. 327-328
20x19mm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG head with rosette diadem
Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM [The glory of the Romans] Roma seated on a shield, holding a long sceptre, Victory on a globe in right hand. 
left field Z, in ex. CONS   
 RIC VII Constantinople 23

Part of the series commemorating the victory over Licinius in the second civil war. This series was issued to pay workers building the new city of Constantinople. 
Constantine the Great
                    GLORIA ROMANORVM

A.D. 327-328
19mm    3.2gm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG head with rosette diadem
Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM [The glory of the Romans] Roma seated on a shield, holding a long sceptre, Victory on a globe in right hand. 
  in ex. CONS, in left field A    
RIC VII Constantinople  23 

Constantine the Great GLORIA ROMANORVM GLORIA
                    ROMANORUM Constantinople


A.D. 327-328
19mm    2.5gm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG head with rosette diadem
Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM [The glory of the Romans] Roma seated on a shield, holding a long sceptre, Victory on a globe in right hand. 
  in ex. CONS    in left field delta
RIC VII Constantinople  23 

Constantine the Great
                    GLORIA ROMANORVM

HERCVLI VICTORI
Circa 312 A.D. 
21mm   5gm 
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG 
HERCVLI VICTORI [To Hercules, the victor] Hercules standing right, right hand behind back, left leaning on club covered by lion’s skin. 
In left field star above delta, in exergue SMN 
This type is only listed in RIC VI for Maximinus,  It should be RIC VI Nicomedia 75c
Page about the Farnese Hercules
Constantine the Great HERCVLI VICTORI


IOVI CONSERVATORI
Siscia
A.D. 313-315 
21x20mm
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG 
IOVI CON-SERVATORI [To Jupiter,the saviour] Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground.
in ex. SIS; in r. field delta     RIC VII Siscia 5    r2

Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI,
                    Siscia





Thessalonica

A.D. 316- 317

20mm   3.4gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS PF INV AVG, laureate bust

IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l.shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground.

In ex. dot TS dot delta dot

RIC VII Thessalonica 4


The obverse legend includes INV (invictus) as this coin was issued shortly after Constantine’s victory over Licinius in the first civil war between them.



Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI
                    Thessalonica


A.D. 316-7

20x21mm    3.3gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS PF INV AVG, laureate head

IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground.

in ex. dot TS dot B dot

RIC VII Thessalonica 4


The obverse legend includes INV (invictus) as this coin was issued shortly after Constantine’s victory over Licinius in the first civil war between them.


Constantine the Great
                    IOVI CONSERVATORI Thessalonica







Heraclea
A.D. 321-324
21x19mm
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG radiate, draped, cuirassed
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI [To Jupiter,the saviour] Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on eagle tipped-sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground; to r., captive.       in exergue  SMHB 
in right field an  X over II and an episemon .    "The last sign is clearly an episemon, epigraphically employed for S(emis) also."  (RIC VII p. 12)         Semis literally means half, and the semis coin was valued at half an as.
The IOVI coins were issued as part of a coin reform by Licinius in his territories (mints of Heraclea, Nicomedia, Cyzicus, Antioch, and Alexandria)and were reduced in value  from 25 to 12 and a half. The coins were worth less because they had little or no silver. He struck these in the names of all the rulers but these coins had no value outside his territory.  As a result, these coins are sometimes found overstruck with other types.
RIC VII Heraclea 51 R2




Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI,
                    Heraclea


A.D. 311

23x25mm   5.7gm

IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINO P F INV AVG, laureate head.

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, right holding globe, left leaning on scepter.

In ex. HTB, in left field wreath.

RIC VI Heraclea  67


Constantine the Great
                    IOVI CONSERVATORI Heraclea

Nicomedia
A.D. 321-324
21x20mm
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG bust radiate, draped, cuir. 
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI [To Jupiter,the saviour] Jupiter stg. l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre with eagle, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle holding wreath to left; to right, captive on ground.   in exergue  SMNB 
in right field an  X over II and an episemon     "The last sign is clearly an episemon, epigraphically employed for S(emis) also."   (RIC VII p. 12)           Semis literally means half, and the semis coin was valued at half an as.
The IOVI coins were issued as part of a coin reform by Licinius in his territories (mints of Heraclea, Nicomedia, Cyzicus, Antioch, and Alexandria) and were reduced in value  from 25 to 12 and a half.  The coins were worth less because they had little or no silver. He struck these in the names of all the rulers but these coins had no value outside his territory.  As a result, these coins are sometimes found overstruck with other types.
RIC VII Nicomedia 43 R4 
Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI,
                    Nicomedia
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
317-320 A.D.
19x19mm
Obv. IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG,laureate, draped, sceptre in left hand, mappa in right hand
Rev. IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG [To Jupiter,the saviour of our emperors] Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, holding sceptre ; Victory on globe in r. hand. 
in left wreath and in right field delta, in ex. SMK     RIC VII Cyzicus 8 R1 
Constantine is depicted in consular dress as he is consul for the fifth time, but he is joint consul with Licinius II.
Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG 
NN
312-313
IMP C CONSTANTINVS PF AVG laureate, draped and cuirassed
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN [To Jupiter,the saviour of our emperors] Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground.
dot TS dot A dot
RIC VI Thessalonica 61b
Constantine the Great IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
                    NN
LIBERTAS PVBLICA
327 AD. 
20x19mm
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, laureate head right 
LIBERTAS PVBLICA, [Public Liberty] Victory standing left on galley, wreath in both hands
B left, CONS in ex.      RIC VII Constantinople 18 R1
This is part of a series of coinage (GLORIA EXERCITVS, GLORIA ROMANORVM, LIBERTAS PVBLICA, and SPES PVBLIC) summing up the civil war with Licinius. This alludes to the naval victory of Crispus on the Bosphorus where he captured Byzantium (soon to be called Constantinople) from Licinius. This series was issued to pay workers building the new city of Constantinople.
Constantine the Great
                    LIBERTAS PVBLICA RIC 18
 
A.D. 327-8
21x21mm
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, head with rosette diadem
LIBERTAS PVBLICA [Public Liberty] Victory standing left on galley, wreath in both hands
B left, CONS in ex.       RIC VII Constantinople 25 r2 
Constantine the Great
                    LIBERTAS PVBLICA RIC 25

A.D. 327-8

19mm   3gm

CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, head with rosette diadem

LIBERTAS PVBLICA [Public Liberty] Victory standing left on galley, wreath in both hands

B left, CONS in ex.     

RIC VII Constantinople 25


Constantine the Great
                    LIBERTAS PVBLICA RIC 25


A.D. 327-8

18x19mm   3.2gm

CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG- head with rosette diadem

LIBERTAS PVBLICA [Public Liberty]- Victory standing left on galley, wreath in both hands

In ex. CONS, B in left field    

RIC VII Constantinople 25


Constantine the Great
                    LIBERTAS PVBLICA RIC 25


MARTI CONSERVATORI
London

A.D. 312-313

21x22mm  4gm

CONSTANTINVS P AVG bust laur., cuir.

MARTI CONSERVATORI [To Mars, the saviour] Mars in military dress, stg. r., reversed spear in r. hand, l. on shield set on the ground.

in left field *, in ex. PLN    

RIC VI London 258  


Constantine the Great
                    MARTI CONSERVATORI, London 258

Lyons
AD 309-10
25x22mm
Obv: CONSTANTINVS P. F. AVG. Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, seen from rear.
REV: MARTI CONSERVATORI [To Mars, the saviour] Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Mars, right
In ex. PLG
Lugdunum (Lyons) RIC VI 304 c 
Constantine the Great MARTI CONSERVATORI,
                    Lyons

A.D. 314-15

19mm  3.6gm

Obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG bust laur., cuir.

Rev. MARTI CONSERVATORI [To Mars, the saviour] Mars in military dress, stg. r., reversed spear in r. hand, l. on shield set on the ground, cloak across r. shoulder.

In ex. PLG   in fields T-F

RIC VII Lyons 12


Constantine the Great
                    MARTI CONSERVATORI, Lyons 12

 Ticinum
A.D. 314-15
20x20mm
Obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG bust laur., cuir.
Rev. MARTI CONSERVATORI [To Mars, the saviour] Mars in military dress, stg. r., reversed spear in r. hand, l. on shield set on the ground, cloak across r. shoulder.
in left field *, in ex. P dot T      RIC VII Ticinum 23    r5 
Constantine the Great MARTI CONSERVATORI,
                    Ticinum


Trier

AD 310-313

20x21mm   3.5gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust.

MARTI CONSERVATORI, Mars, helmeted, stg. r. leaning on reversed spear, l. resting shield on ground.

In ex. PTR

RIC VI Trier 859


Constantine the
                    Great MARTI CONSERVATORI, Trier 859


A.D. 310-313

23mm   4.8gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.

MARTI CONSERVATORI, helmeted & cuirassed bust of Mars right.

RIC VI Trier 881


Constantine the
                      Great MARTI CONSERVATORI, Trier 881


A.D. 310-313

21x23mm   4.8gm

Obv:  IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG- laureate, cuirassed bust right

Rev:  MARTI CONSERVATORI- helmeted & cuirassed bust of Mars right

RIC VI Trier 881


Constantine the
                      Great MARTI CONSERVATORI, Trier 881


AD 313- 315

20mm    3.0gm

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, seen from rear.

MARTI CONSERVATORI [To Mars, the saviour] Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Mars, right

In ex. PTR, T/F in fields.

RIC VII Trier 51


Constantine the
                      Great MARTI CONSERVATORI, Trier 51

MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI
Autumn 307-8 A.D.
30x25mm
Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI [To Mars, the defending father] - Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield in left hand.
S-A/PTR     RIC VI Trier 776 scarce
Constantine the Great MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI

Autumn 307-8 A.D.
25mm   5.2 gm
Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI [To Mars, the defending father] - Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield in left hand.
S-A/PTR    RIC VI Trier 776 scarce
Constantine the Great
                    MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI

A.D. 307- 310
24mm   6.2gm
IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG,  laureate and cuirassed bust.
MARTI PATRI PROPVG,  Mars, naked but for chlamys, advancing r., r. holding transverse spear, l. shield.
In ex. PLN
RIC VI London 109
Constantine the Great MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI
PACI PERPET
AD 312-13
17mm 2.3gm
FL VAL CONSTANTINVS AVG laureate and draped bust, seen from rear.
PACI PERPET [In honor of eternal peace] Pax stg. facing, head l., r. holding branch, l. standard
in left field- XII   in exergue- RT unlisted officina     RIC VI Rome 355
page about fractionals
Constantine the Great PACI PERPET

AD 312-13

17mm   2.5gm

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS AVG laureate and draped bust, seen from rear.

PACI PERPET [In honor of eternal peace] Pax stg. facing, head l., r. holding branch, l. standard

in exergue RQ, in left field XII 

RIC VI Rome 355


Constantine the Great PACI PERPET

PERPETVA VIRTVS
A.D. 307
25mm   5.3gm
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES, laureate bust right.
PERPETVA VIRTVS, Mars helmeted, adv. Right, holding transverse spear, shield on left arm.
In ex. PT
RIC VI Ticinum 88
Constantine the Great PERPETVA VIRTVS
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS 
A.D. 312-13 
24x22mm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS PF AVG laureate, cuirassed bust rt.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS [In honor of the Prince of Youth]Prince standing rt., holding a globe and spear.
star in left field, in exergue PLN      London RIC VI 265
The occasion for issue is somewhat problematic as the reverse makes reference only to Constantine’s role as “Prince of Youth,” a title he had claimed since his elevation to the rank of Caesar in 306. 
Constantine the Great PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

A.D. 307- 308
26mm   6.9gm
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right 
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Constantine standing facing in military garb, standard in each hand
In ex. PTR, S-A in fields
RIC VI Trier 781
Constantine the Great PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

A.D. 307-308

26mm   5.3gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right 

PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Constantine standing facing in military garb, standard in each hand

In ex. PTR, S-A in fields

RIC VI Trier 781


Constantine the
                    Great PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS




PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Lyons

A.D. 324-5

18mm    3.3gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Laureate bust

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate with two turrets and star between them.

in ex. PLG

RIC VII Lyons 225

 

A footnote in RIC references a coin with a dot in the archway, like this one. I believe that this is nothing more than a centering dot.



Constantine the
                    Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Lyons (Lugdunum)



Trier

A.D. 327-8

19.5mm   2.9gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. PTRE

RIC VII Trier 504


Constantine the
                    Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Trier 504


A.D. 327-8

18x19mm  3.5gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. PTRE

RIC VII Trier 504


Constantine the
                    Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Trier 504


Arles

A.D. 325-6

19x21mm  3.1gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. PA crescent RL

RIC VII Arles 286


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Arles 286


A.D. 327

18x19mm    2.2gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, Head with pearl diadem

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. ARL(?), S-F in fields

RIC VII Arles 310


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Arles 310



Rome

A.D. 326

19mm   2.7gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. R wreath S

RIC VII Rome 287


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Rome 287





Siscia
A.D. 328-9 
20x19mm
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.
Gamma SIS double crescent 
RIC VII Siscia 214
c2


Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG-Siscia
                    214



Thessalonica

A.D. 326-8

19mm  3.4gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. SMTS(?)

RIC VII Thessalonica 154


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Thessalonica 154




Heraclea

A.D. 317
21x20mm
IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG laur., dr., globe, scepter in l. hand, mappa in r.hand
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] campgate with three turrets and no doors.
in ex. MHTB       RIC VII Heraclea 16 C1 
Constantine is depicted in consular dress as he is consul for the fifth time, but he is joint consul with Licinius II.


Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE
                    AVGG-Heraclea 16


A.D. 318-320

19mm  4.1gm

IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG laur., dr., globe, scepter in l. hand, mappa in r.hand

PROVIDENTIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] campgate with three turrets and no doors.

in ex. SMHB     

RIC VII Heraclea 38  r5


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Heraclea 38

Constantinople
A.D. 326-7
20x20mm
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.
in ex. CONS; in left field A.
RIC VII Constantinople 7 s
Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
                    Constantinople 7

A.D. 326-7
20x20mm
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.
in ex. CONS; in left field A.
RIC VII Constantinople 7 s
Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
                    Constantinople 7


Nicomedia

A.D. 325-6

20mm  2.6gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.

In ex. MNA

RIC VII Nicomedia 121


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Nicomedia 121


A.D. 325- 326

18x19mm   2.5gm

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets, star between.

In ex. MNB

RIC VII Nicomedia 121


Constantine the
                      Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG Nicomedia 121

 Cyzicus
A.D. 328-9
19x19mm
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG Laureate
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above.
SMKS dot 
RIC VII Cyzicus 34 c2
Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG-Cyzicus
                    34
 
A.D. 328-9
20x19mm
CONSTAN TINVS AVG head with plain diadem, looking up to Heavens
PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors]
campgate with two turrets and star above.
In exergue SMKB dot       RIC VII Cyzicus 57  r5 

  rare because this bust with campgate was only issued at Cyzicus.
Constantine the Great PROVIDENTIAE AVGG-Cyzicus
                    57

A.D. 328-9

19mm   2.8gm

CONSTAN TINVS AVG, head with plain diadem, looking upwards.

PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors] campgate with two turrets and star above.

In exergue SMK delta dot     

RIC VII Cyzicus 57


eyes to heaven bust


Constantine the Great
                    PROVIDENTIAE AVGG-Cyzicus 57

ROMAE AETERNAE
A.D. 318-19
22x20mm
Obv.: CONSTANTINVS AVG helmeted, cuir.
Rev.: ROMAE AETERNAE [To everlasting Rome, fifteen yearly vows (quindecennalia)] Roma std. r., shield in lap inscribed X/V
P R ,in ex. RT 
RICVII Rome 146 r2 
Constantine the Great ROMAE AETERNAE 146
 
A.D. 318-9
20x18mm
Obv. CONST-ANTINVS AVG laur. helmet, cuir.
Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE [To everlasting Rome, fifteen yearly vows (quindecennalia)] Roma std. r., shield in lap inscribed X/V
P R, in ex. RP 
RIC VII Rome 147 r3 
Constantine the Great ROMAE AETERNAE 147

A.D. 318-9

17mm   2.4gm

CONST-ANTINVS AVG, laureate helmet and cuirassed bust right.

ROMAE AETERNAE [To everlasting Rome, fifteen yearly vows (quindecennalia)] Roma std. r., shield in lap inscribed X/V

in ex. RP, in fields P/R

RIC VII Rome 147


Constantine the Great ROMAE AETERNAE 147

 
A.D. 318-9
20x19mm
Obv. CO- NSTANT- INVS AVG Laur. helmet, cuir., spear pointing forward, shield on left arm
Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE [To everlasting Rome, fifteen yearly vows (quindecennalia)] Roma std. r., shield in lap inscribed X/V
P R, in ex. RQ RIC VII Rome 150 
unlisted in RIC for this officina (but to be expected, along with P), and unlisted for the obverse legend break.
Constantine the Great ROMAE AETERNAE 150

A.D. 320
20x19mm   3.0gm
Obv. CONSTA-NTINVS AVG laur. helmet, cuir.
Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE [To everlasting Rome, fifteen yearly vows (quindecennalia)] Roma std. r., shield in lap inscribed X/V
 in ex. R  eros (in Greek)  Q       RIC VII Rome 194 r3 
This mint mark is a cryptogram, and is Greek for eros, which in Latin is amor. Amor spelled backwards is Roma. This may have been an attempt by the old aristocracy of Rome to use the old pagan religion of mystery and romance to confront the pro-Christian policies of Constantine. Page about this mintmark.
Constantine the Great ROMAE AETERNAE 194
SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS 
A.D. 313
14mm .93 gm quarter follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG bare head
SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS [Wisdom of the Prince] Altar with owl, spear across altar, shield to left and helmet to right.
In exergue RT    RIC VII Rome 16  r3
The owl had long been a symbol of wisdom through association with Minerva; but the owl was also a symbol of good luck. According to Zosimus, before Constantine fought Maxentius, “an infinite number of owls flew down and covered the wall.” Of course, the owls were bad luck for Maxentius!
page about this coinage
Constantine the Great SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS owl
                    on an altar
SARMATIA DEVICTA
Lyons
A.D. 323-4
21x17mm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS AVG head laureate
Rev. SARMATIA DEVICTA [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.
C in left field, PLG in ex.    Lugdunum (Lyons) similar to RIC 209     unlisted in RIC 

this coin refers to a major victory over the Sarmatians in 322 A.D. This was a big reason for the civil war with Licinius, since the territory fought in was under the control of Licinius.

“When Constantine learned that the Sarmatians, who live near Lake Maeotis, had sailed across the Danube and were pillaging his territory, he led his army against them…he killed many, took more prisoners and put the rest to flight.” Zosimus 2:21
Constantine the Great SARMATIA DEVICTA
                    Lugdunum

A.D. 323-4

20x21mm    3.7gm

CONSTANTINVS AVG- head laureate

SARMATIA DEVICTA- [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.

In exergue PLG crescent, C in left field

RIC VII Lyons 214   


Constantine the Great
                    SARMATIA DEVICTA Lugdunum


A.D. 323-4

18mm    3.4gm

CONSTANTINVS AVG- head laureate

SARMATIA DEVICTA- [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.

In exergue PLG crescent, C in left field

RIC VII Lyons 214  


Constantine the Great
                    SARMATIA DEVICTA Lugdunum Lyons 214

Trier
A.D. 323-4
18mm   3.6gm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS AVG head laureate
Rev. SARMATIA DEVICTA [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.
STR in ex.     RIC VII Trier 429    c3
Constantine the Great SARMATIA DEVICTA Trier 429

A.D. 323-4

17x19mm 3.8gm

Obv. CONSTANTINVS AVG head laureate

Rev. SARMATIA DEVICTA [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.

In ex. PTR

RIC VII Trier 429


Constantine the Great SARMATIA DEVICTA Trier 429



Sirmium
A.D. 324-5
21x20mm
Obv. CONSTANTINVS AVG head laureate
Rev. SARMATIA DEVICTA [On the occasion of Sarmatia being conquered] Victory advancing r., holding trophy, palm branch, spurning captive std. on ground to r.
in ex. SIRM   Sirmium RIC 48 c3

Constantine the Great SARMATIA DEVICTA Sirmium




SECVRITAS AVGG

A.D. 312- 313

22mm     4.3gm

CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.

SECVRITAS AVGG, Securitas standing facing, head left, legs crossed, right hand on head, left arm leaning on column.

In exergue PLN, * in left field.

RIC VI London 277


Constantine the Great
                    SECVRITAS AVGG London


 

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