1/2 Follis Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Constantine I (272 - 337)

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Denomination:

1/2 Follis

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

317-318

Person:

Constantine I (272 - 337)

Divus Constantius I, AE Half Follis (or possibly 1-1/2 scripula), 317-318, Rome, Officina 4

DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC

Laureate, veiled head of Constantius I right

MEMORIAE AETERNAE

Lion advancing right, tail high

RQ in exergue 16mm x 17mm, 2.33g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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