Guest Victor Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hello Board, I am new here and thought I would say hello and post a link to my site. I collect bronze coins of Constantine the Great and have a website with many coins and history behind them. Please take a look http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/ I am more interested in his coinage starting around 317, when the VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP type was introduced. I am also very fond of the DAFNE type from Constantinople. I have pages on reverse types issued and legend translations also. Even if you are not a numismatist, I hope you find the site interesting. best regards, Victor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hello and welcome Victor. I've always found Constantinian coins interesting for the noted reverence to pagan gods and symbols (all the standards that adorned Roman coinage throughout the imperial period) and the complete lack of Christian symbolism. Though, by the same token the appearance of 'Angelic like' winged figures, stars above Camp Gates, etc. may be a premonition of impending change. I have always found it a shame though that the era seems to have lost the creativity of earlier moneyers and many issues are very similar regardless of 'reigning emperor' throughout the dynasty and beyond. Still wonderful pieces of history nonetheless. Great site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Salve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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