Constantine I, AD 307–337 – Roman Empire AE3 (BI Nummus) – Ch VF – Nicomedia
Roman Empire AE3 (BI Nummus) of Constantine I the Great, dating to his reign from AD 307–337. The coin is graded Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) and was struck at the Nicomedia Mint.
Historical Background:
Constantine I, better known as Constantine the Great, was one of the most influential emperors in Roman history. He rose to power during a period of civil war and political instability before eventually becoming sole ruler of the Roman Empire.
Constantine is particularly remembered for his relationship with Christianity. Following his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in AD 312, he adopted policies that greatly expanded religious tolerance within the Roman Empire. The Edict of Milan in AD 313 formally established religious toleration for Christians and other faiths.
In AD 330, Constantine established Constantinople as a new imperial capital. The city would become one of the most important centers of the Roman and Byzantine worlds for centuries.
The Nicomedia Mint, located in modern-day İzmit, Turkey, was an important Roman mint in the eastern empire and produced large quantities of coinage during Constantine's reign.
Coin Details:
- Emperor: Constantine I
- Reign: AD 307–337
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Denomination: AE3 (BI Nummus)
- Mint: Nicomedia
- Grade: Ch VF (Choice Very Fine)
- Period: 4th Century Roman Empire
A historically important ancient Roman coin from the reign of Constantine the Great, with the Nicomedia mint pedigree adding further interest for collectors.
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