two SPQR's
This type, which copies a Trajan reverse, commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the battle of Milvian bridge; and was struck only by the mints he had just gained control over - Rome and Ostia (then Arles after Ostia shut down and transferred there).
Constantine I
A.D. 312-313
20x21mm 4.4g
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Legionary eagle (to the left) between two vexilla, that on left surmounted by a right hand, that on right by a wreath; flag on the eagle.
in ex R S
RIC VI Rome 350
Constantine I
A.D. 312-313
19x21mm 4.8g
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Legionary eagle (to the left) between two vexilla, that on left surmounted by a right hand, that on right by a wreath; flag on the eagle.
in ex MOSTT
RIC VI Ostia 94
