CONCORD MILIT shields from London

The CONCORD MILIT (Harmony of the military) frequently has decorated shields like large dots; which may be an attempt to portray the heads of a group of soldiers.



Constantine I
A.D. 311-12
21x23mm 4.6g
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; draped and cuirassed bust left with laureate helmet; spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm.
CONCORD MILIT; Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand; ✶ in right field
In ex. PLN
RIC VI London --; LMCC –

unlisted with draped and cuirassed bust


this coin has a shield decorated with three soldiers holding shields.



Constantine I
A.D. 310-12
23mm 4.2g
CONSTANTINVS P AVG; laureate helmet and cuirassed bust left with spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with three soldiers on left arm.
CONCORD MILIT; Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand; ✶ in right field
In ex. PLN
RIC VI London 203; LMCC 7.04.024; RML 404


and my favorite, with the head of Sol (who was a favorite with the army) on the shield



Constantine I
A.D. 311-12
23mm 4.0g
CONSTANTINVS AG; laureate and cuirassed bust left; r. holding spear forward, shield on l. arm decorated with head of Sol.
CONCORD MILIT; Concordia standing left, holding standard in each hand; ✶ in right field
In ex. PLN
RIC VI London --; LMCC 7.04.036

 

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Those are all very nice and interesting. Here is the common non-shield type.

310-312

 

Victor, those are all excellent additions. I particularly appreciate the one featuring Sol.