Constantine the Great Coin VERY RARE RIC R4 and 46 similar items

Right Click picture and select "View/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine the Great CONSTANTINE I The Great 307-337 AD Commemorative Series coin from reign of Constantine the Great. Lifetime Issue of Constantine Struck under the reign Constantine I Struck 330-331 AD, Lugdunum (Lyons) mint, Second Officina. BI Nummus/Reduced Folllis Æ3. c. 2.g. 17.5mm. (cf. U.S. dime at 17.9mm). Struck under Constantine I to commemorate the moving of the Roman capitol from Rome to Constantinople. From the Epfig Hoard This coin comprises one of the coins found in the Epfig Hoard. Originally discovered in 2010 in the small town of Epfig, in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, these coins were part of 110 kg of Roman treasure hidden away in three large ceramic pots. For over 1600 years, these coins were buried and kept in stunning condition. This Roman Coin of Constantius II has been graded in AU (About Uncirculated) condition by NGC. It is truly rarest of Ancient coins to have a pedigree stretching to the original time of coin in circulation including original find spot, AND rated R4 in rarity in RIC (Extremely Rare) And in Hi-Grade condition--true trifecta coin! Obverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS, laureate, helmeted, bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial cloak, reversed spear in left hand over shoulder Reverse: Victory standing facing, head left, right foot on prow, transverse scepter in right hand, left resting on grounded shield; ?SLG in exergue. Ref. RIC VII 246 Lyons. Rarity R4 Extremely Rare in RIC. RIC (=Roman Imperial Coinage) is the general abbreviation for a set of 13 volumes of identification catalogs of Roman coins. RIC is the world standard scholarly reference. Very Rare R4. NGC Certified Graded AU (About Uncirculated!), Well-centered, attractive olive green patina. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.