Constantine the Great Silvered Bronze Follis Siscia Mint ☆ Jupiter & Eagle

Denomination: FollisHistorical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)Cleaned/Uncleaned: UncleanedComposition: BronzeProvenance: Ownership History Not AvailableYear: 317 ADEra: AncientFineness: 0.9KM Number: 90Ruler: Constantine IAn exceptional, beautifully preserved example of an ancient Roman bronze Follis struck under Constantine I (Constantine the Great) at the legendary Siscia Mint (modern-day Sisak, Croatia, marked SIS in the exergue). Minted in the years following the historic Edict of Milan, this coin comes from a fascinating transitional era when Constantine was consolidating power alongside his co-emperor and future rival, Licinius.The reverse features a magnificent, highly detailed depiction of Jupiter, the supreme king of the Roman pantheon, serving as the protector of the Augusti. Jupiter stands holding a small figure of Victory and leaning on a scepter, flanked by his sacred imperial eagle at his feet. Hand-struck over 1,700 years ago with a high-relief strike, this coin is a fantastic addition for collectors specializing in the rise of the Constantinian Dynasty or the rich output of the Balkan mints.