Description

Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Constantine I – Sol Invictus (Sun God) | Rome Mint | AD 314–315 | 19.5mm | 2.82g

Add an authentic piece of Roman imperial history to your collection with this genuine bronze coin of Constantine I ‘The Great’, struck at the Rome Mint between AD 314 and 315. This impressive issue features the revered Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun God), a powerful symbol of strength, victory, and divine protection during one of the most transformative periods of the Roman Empire.

Minted during Constantine’s early reign, this coin reflects the transition from traditional Roman pagan beliefs to the rise of Christianity. While Constantine would later become the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity, his early coinage continued to honour Sol Invictus, highlighting the changing religious landscape of the 4th century.

Features

• Emperor: Constantine I “The Great” (AD 306–337)
• Date: AD 314–315
• Mint: Rome
• Denomination: Ancient Roman Bronze
• Diameter: 19.5mm
• Weight: 2.82 grams
• Reverse Type: Sol Invictus (Sun God)
• Authenticity: Genuine ancient Roman coin, approximately 1,700 years old

Historical Background

Constantine I is one of the most influential rulers in history. He reunited the Roman Empire after years of civil war and founded the city of Constantinople, which became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. His reign marked a turning point in Western civilisation through the legalisation of Christianity with the Edict of Milan in AD 313.

Despite his growing association with Christianity, Constantine continued to issue coins depicting Sol Invictus, reflecting both his earlier religious beliefs and the widespread popularity of the sun god throughout the empire. These coins represent a fascinating period of religious and political transition in Roman history.

Condition

• Genuine ancient Roman bronze coin.
• Measures approximately 19.5mm in diameter.
• Weight: 2.82 grams.
• Displays attractive age-related wear and natural patina consistent with a coin nearly seventeen centuries old.
• Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact coin you will receive.

This is an excellent opportunity to own an authentic coin of Constantine the Great, one of Rome’s most celebrated emperors. Perfect for collectors of ancient coins, Roman history, military history, or those interested in the origins of the Christian Roman Empire.

Stock: One only – the exact coin pictured.