Constantine the Great Ancient Roman Bronze Follis (c. AD 310–313) ☆ Trier Mint

Denomination: Follis

Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)

Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned

Composition: Bronze

Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

Year: 310

Era: Ancient

Fineness: 0.9

KM Number: 90

Ruler: Constantine I

An exceptional, highly detailed example of an ancient Roman bronze Follis struck under Constantine I (Constantine the Great) at the renowned Trier Mint (located in modern-day Germany, marked PTR or BTR in the exergue). Struck during the early, pivotal years of Constantine's rise to absolute mastery over the Western Empire, this coin represents a fascinating religious crossroads.

The reverse features the classic military field marks T and F flanking the sun god, Sol the Invincible (Sol Invictus). Before his famous conversion to Christianity, Sol Invictus was Constantine's favorite patron deity, serving as the ultimate symbol of invincible military power, light, and imperial stability. On this beautifully preserved Gallic frontier issue, Sol is depicted standing like a proud Roman soldier, raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing and holding a globe representing world domination.