Constantine I AE3 (Anepigraphic, Rome, RIC VII 281)

CONSTANTINE I, AD 306-337
AE3 (18.88mm, 2.95g, 12h)
Struck AD 326/328-9. Rome mint, second officina
Obverse: Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right
Reverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG in three lines below wreath, SMRS in exergue
References: RIC VII 281; RCV 16194

A scarce type. These anepigraphic coins honoring the royal family were struck in various cities on the occasion of the Emperor's visit. This coin from the mint at Rome was struck either during Constantine's stay there for his vicennial celebrations, or later when he visited the city for the funeral of his mother Helena.

Sammlung : Roman Imperial - the Constantinian Dynasty