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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jwt708, post: 2318684, member: 32619&quot;]I have a several more from from Constantine...mind if I share the rest? </p><p>What can I say...I like LRBs!</p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-19-constantine-i-vot-xx.3314/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 306-337</p><p>AE3, 20mm, 3.3g, 1h; Aquileia mint, AD 320-321.</p><p>Obv.: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; Laureate head right.</p><p>Rev.: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG surrounding VOT XX enclosed in laurel wreath, </p><p>mint mark ·AQP·</p><p>This one has a nice over sized flan with a glossy green patina.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-17-constantine-i.3703/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 309 - 337</p><p>AE3, 2.5g, 19mm; 1h; Siscia mint, AD 328-329</p><p>Obv.: CO[NST]AN-TIN[V]S AVG, diademed head right</p><p>Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, campgate with two turretts, star above, 9 brick rows with dots in top row</p><p>In Ex.: ΓSTS (crescent)</p><p>Hard to pick favorites but the one above really fired a passion in me and it was a gift from two fellow CoinTalkers! Thanks a bunch guys! This one is black toned with a very glossy patina. It interesting to me because of the size of the campgate and the crescent with the mint mark. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-69-constantine-i-campgate.3697/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 306-337</p><p>AE, Follis, 2.95g, 23mm; 6h; Alexandria</p><p>Obv.: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate (pearl diademed?) head right</p><p>Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate with two turrets and star above, six rows, no doors</p><p>In Ex.: SMALB</p><p>Ex. Rick Morton Capitoline Collection</p><p>Crisp and well detailed. Has a pleasing rusty color in hand and is one I will reshoot when I get home next month (traveling).</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-12-constantine-i.3684/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 306-337</p><p>AE, 2.5g, 18mm; 6h; Ticinum, AD 320-321</p><p>Obv.: CONSTAN-TI MAX AVG; laureate head right</p><p>Rev.: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Within wreath with dot in badge at top: VOT / (dot) / X X / (crescent)</p><p>In Ex.: ST</p><p>No exact matches in Wildwinds, similar to Thessalonica RIC VII 123 &amp; Ticinum RIC VII 140.S</p><p>Among my first ancient purchase which was a group lot. This picture captures the dusty appearance of this coin in hand. A bargain at less than $6!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-2-constantine-i.3682/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 306 - 337</p><p>AE, 1.3g, 16mm; 5h; Nicomedia, AD 336-337</p><p>Obv.: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG; diademed draped and cuirassed bust right</p><p>Rev.: GLOR-IAEXERC-ITVS; two soldiers standing front, heads turned inward facing one standard between them each holding spear and shield</p><p>In Ex.: SMNΔ</p><p>Another from my first ancient purchase lot. Still a bargain at less than $6! I am also a sucker for the Glory to the Military types.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-59-constantine-i-memorial-issue.3595/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I</p><p>AE, 1.72g, 15.5mm; 7h; Cyzicus, AD 347-348</p><p>Obv: DV CONSTANTINVS P T AVGG; veiled head right</p><p>Rev.: VN-MR; Constantine standing right, dot</p><p>In Ex.: SMKB</p><p>Ref.: Cyzicus RIC VIII 54</p><p>Reference reports a dot In Ex. but this coin&#039;s flan is chipped there. Wildwinds also reports VN MR is rare for this mint.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-49-constantine-i-glory-to-the-military.3588/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I</p><p>AE, follis, 3.2g, 16.5mm; 6h; Trier, AD 330-335</p><p>Obv.: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right</p><p>Rev.: GLOR-IAEXERC-[ITVS]; two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spear and resting hand on shield, palm branch between two standards, Os on standards</p><p>In Ex.: TRS</p><p>What can I say? Sucker for these...</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/jwt-38-constantine-i-campgate.3480/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Constantine I, AD 306 - 337</p><p>AE3, 2.95g, 19mm; 5h; Thessalonica mint</p><p>Obv.: CONSTAN-TINUS AVG; laureate head right</p><p>Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate, 6 layers, no doors, two turrets, star above, dot in right field</p><p>In Ex.: SMTSA</p><p>Ref.: Thessalonica RIC VII 153</p><p>This one is a little rough but has plenty of character with good details and a cool provenance!</p><p><br /></p><p>Well that&#039;s it. I&#039;m spent. Hope you don&#039;t mind me bombing your thread with these guys.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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