Constantine I - 307-337 AD
AE 3 length 18 mm, width 1 mm
Obv: CONSTANTINUS (Constantine) Helmeted and Cuirassed head with a scepter Rx: No inscription, winged victory standing on the prow of a ship holding a spear and a shield
Mint Number: SM*SD
Mint: Unknown
About Constantine I
Constantine I is the best-known emperor from the late Roman Empire. He became emperor in 306 A.D. Throughout his long reign he introduced many changes to the empire. He created religious tolerance, which allowed Christians to worship freely. Later he converted to Christianity himself. Constantine realized that Rome was no longer a good capitol for the empire and so he moved the imperial residence east to Constantinople. Throughout his life he fought various civil wars and wars against various Germanic tribes. Constantine died of a sickness in 337A.D.
Constantine I - 307-337 AD 
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