{"product_id":"constantine-the-great-ae-follis-vf-s-f-plg-lugdunum-lyon-mint-sol-invictus-coin","title":"Constantine the Great AE Follis VF+ S-F PLG Lugdunum Lyon Mint Sol Invictus Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaned\/Uncleaned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncleaned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ownership History Not Available\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 337 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantine I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAn exceptional, high-grade example of an ancient Roman bronze \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eFollis\u003c\/i\u003e struck under \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eConstantine I (Constantine the Great \/ Flavius Valerius Constantinus). Minted during the critical early years of Constantine's consolidation of power across the Western provinces, this coin represents a fascinating religious and political crossroads.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe reverse features the prominent imperial control marks \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eS and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eF (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eSaeculi Felicitas\u003c\/i\u003e — The Felicity of the Age) flanking the sun god, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eSol the Invincible (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eSol Invictus\u003c\/i\u003e). Before his historic conversion to Christianity, Sol Invictus was Constantine's favorite patron deity, serving as the ultimate symbol of invincible military power, light, and state stability. On this beautifully preserved specimen, Sol stands proudly like a Roman soldier, raising his right hand in a gesture of salute or blessing and holding a distinct globe representing world domination.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClassyCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52581883380024,"sku":"336662414068","price":264.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1743\/3400\/files\/57_b86d9ffc-1fe7-4172-8e5c-50a798c23759.jpg?v=1782785065","url":"https:\/\/classycoins.com\/products\/constantine-the-great-ae-follis-vf-s-f-plg-lugdunum-lyon-mint-sol-invictus-coin","provider":"classycoins.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}