Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantine I 'the Great'

321-324 AD, Siscia mint

Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantine I 'the Great'
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantine I 'the Great'
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantine I 'the Great'
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantine I 'the Great'
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Article code21-2749
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.

Coin: Constantine I 'the Great' (306-337 AD), Æ follis, struck Siscia 321-324 AD.

Obverse: Laureate head right.
Legend: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG.
Reverse: VOT XX within wreath.
Legend: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG.
Mintmark: Gamma SIS sunburst

Diameter: ± 20,8 mm
Weight: ± 5,26 g
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Constantine I 'the Great' (Roman Emperor 306 - 337 AD) was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. His reign marked the transition from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages. In 330 Byzantium became the new capital of the Roman Empire and was renamed Constantinople in his honour.

VOT XX: Roman coinage indicates the celebration of special anniversaries of Roman Emperors and shows the vow of the Emperor to the Roman people. This coin commemorates the 20th anniversary of the reign of Constantine I.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery, Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire