CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
![](images/Constantine_II_AE_Follis_Campgate_RICVIIHeraclea20_231017.jpg "᷅ <font color=\\"#FF0000\\"><b>SOLD</b></font color>: Constantine II, AE Follis, Campgate, 317 AD")
- Emperor:
- Constantine II
- Denomination:
- AE follis
- Composition:
- Copper
- Date:
- 317 AD
- Obverse:
- D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, laureate draped bust left, holding globe, sceptre and mappa
- Reverse:
- PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, Campgate with three turrets, no door and seven layers; in exergue, mintmark MHT Epsilon
- Reference:
- RIC VII Heraclea 20; SRCV V -
- Size:
- 20.00mm, 2.9g, 11h
- Province:
- Roman Empire, Heraclea mint
- Grade:
- gVF, toned, die break in exergue (altering appearance of Γ)
- Provenance:
- ex Antiquaria (2006)
An attractive example of the well known campgate reverse type paired with a "small bust" obverse.
Flavius Claudius Constantinus Augustus (Constantine II), was the son of Constantine the Great. Roman emperor from 337 to 340AD. Initially co-ruling with his brothers, Constantius II and Constans, the three agreed to split the Roman Empire into territories with Constantine II taking Gaul, Britannia and Hispania. He died during failed invasion of Italy and was succeeded by his brother Constans as Roman Emperor.
Flavius Claudius Constantinus Augustus (Constantine II), was the son of Constantine the Great. Roman emperor from 337 to 340AD. Initially co-ruling with his brothers, Constantius II and Constans, the three agreed to split the Roman Empire into territories with Constantine II taking Gaul, Britannia and Hispania. He died during failed invasion of Italy and was succeeded by his brother Constans as Roman Emperor.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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