Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I (c. AD 315)

Constantine I Heraclea Bronze Follis (NGC Certified) — Providence of Emperors

Authentic NGC-certified bronze follis of Constantine the Great (317 AD) — post-Cibalae victory struck Heraclea mint, symbolizes divine providence securing reunified empire.

Imperial Security Design

• Obverse: Laureate mappa + globe + scepter portrait left + "IMP CONSTANTINVS"

• Reverse: Triple-turreted camp gate + "PROVIDENTIAE AVGG" / MHTB Heraclea B

• Legacy: RIC-16 officina 2 security symbolism

Technical Specifications

• Material: Reduced bronze AE follis (2.90g)

• Denomination: Standard Tetrarchic-transition currency

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 317

• Mint: Heraclea (Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey)

Empire Consolidation Essential

• 316 Cibalae crushes eastern rival Licinius

• Camp gate = fortified frontiers restored

• Providence acknowledges divine ruling favor

• Seeds 330 Constantinople new capital

Collector Masterpiece

Constantine's security symbolism post-victory. Heraclea gate guards Christian empire rise.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.