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Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 3.17 g, 12h). Dafne coinage. Constantinople mint, 6th officina. 2nd issue, circa late AD 327. Rosette-diademed head right / Victory seated left on cippus, holding branches; trophy and captive before; ς/CONS. RIC VII 32 (officina unlisted); Speck and Huston Issue 2. Dark brown surfaces, some green deposits. VF.
Ex Phil Peck Collection.
McGregor (in SAN 1984) in his article Constantiniana Dafne–a different point of view, is quoted by Speck and Huston in their study of this coinage Constantine's Dafne Coinage at Constantinople, p. 2 "McGregor set out the religious significance of this reverse type–portraying Constantine as Dafne, turning away from the symbols of the pagan religion (Apollo and Sol) toward the palm, symbol of Christianity. It is the first obviously Christian coinage design ever issued at a Roman mint. Its significance at this mint at this time can hardly be misinterpreted–Constantine is announcing to his new city that it is to be a Christian city. The message is local and specific, and it is the only message he presents on the coinage during the entire period of its construction as the new Christian capitol."
Ex Phil Peck Collection.
McGregor (in SAN 1984) in his article Constantiniana Dafne–a different point of view, is quoted by Speck and Huston in their study of this coinage Constantine's Dafne Coinage at Constantinople, p. 2 "McGregor set out the religious significance of this reverse type–portraying Constantine as Dafne, turning away from the symbols of the pagan religion (Apollo and Sol) toward the palm, symbol of Christianity. It is the first obviously Christian coinage design ever issued at a Roman mint. Its significance at this mint at this time can hardly be misinterpreted–Constantine is announcing to his new city that it is to be a Christian city. The message is local and specific, and it is the only message he presents on the coinage during the entire period of its construction as the new Christian capitol."