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Up for auction is a highly collectible posthumous commemorative bronze AE4 (reduced Nummus) struck between 337–340 AD to honor the late Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great. Struck under the authority of his son, Constantius II, this historic issue features the first-ever depiction of the Christian God on a Roman coin, making it a cornerstone piece for any ancient Roman or biblical coin collection.

Coin Specifications

Emperor: Constantine I (The Great) - Posthumous Issue
Date: 337–340 AD
Denomination: AE4 / Fractional Nummus
Mint: Antioch (Mintmark: SMANT / SMAN followed by workshop letter)
Reference: RIC VIII Antioch 37 / 39
Weight: 1.35 grams
Diameter: 15.2 mm – 15.6 mm

Design & Iconography

Obverse (Front): DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG (Divus Constantinus Pater Augustorum — Divine Constantine, Father of the Augusti). Features a beautiful veiled bust of Constantine facing right, symbolizing his death and sanctification.
Reverse (Back): Anepigraphic (no text). Depicts the deified emperor driving a quadriga (four-horse chariot) upward toward the heavens. Above, the Manus Dei (Hand of God) reaches down from the clouds to receive his soul.

Condition Notes

Clear obverse portrait and distinct reverse chariot detail. Please see high-resolution photos to judge grading, centering, and surfaces for yourself.

Value Breakdown by Condition (Google AI search)

Poor / Heavily Worn: $15 – $30. The design details of the chariot or the Hand of God are mostly smoothed out or obscured by heavy corrosion.
Fine to Very Fine (VF): $30 – $80. A highly collectable tier where the lettering (DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG) and main design elements are completely legible.
Extremely Fine (XF) / Choice VF: $80 – $150. Sharp details on the horse reins, the shroud veil, and a smooth, appealing ancient patina.
Premium / Certified Mint State: $200 – $650+. Clean surfaces, exceptionally sharp details, precise mint strikes (such as Antioch, Constantinople, or Alexandria), or those slabbed and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC).

Shipping

Shipped securely in a protective flip with tracking.
Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.

I will be moving to Greece in a few years; I cannot take my ancient coin collection with me. So, I will be selling many ancient coins over the next few years. I have been a huge collector since the early 90s.

I am no numismatic, I am a collector, I do not grade anything. "What you see is what you are bidding on". Everything is true and authentic to the best of my knowledge. If you are not happy, money back guarantee and free shipping as long as all items return in same condition shipped.

All coins shipped in vinyl (PVC free) 2x2 protective holders or 2x2 cardboard flip. I will add new items every Thursday.

Wishing you all the very best, John

Thank you for viewing, and happy bidding!