First Christian image CONSTANTINE The and 46 similar items

Right Click picture and select "View/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coinage of Divus Constantine I Divus Constantine I The Great First Image of the Christian God on a Roman coin. This remarkable coin depicts Constantine the Great being flown up to heaven in a chariot pulled by four horses (Quadriga) with right hand of God coming down from heaven to receive Constantine. This is significant in that it represents the first depiction of the Christian God on a Roman coin. Æ4 (bronze) -- reduced centenionalis 1.29g. 16mm at widest. Small Coin (a U.S. dime is 17.9mm). Died 337 AD. Struck September 9, 337-Spring 340 AD. Trier (Treveri) mint. Obverse: D N CONSTANTI-NVS P T AVGG. Translation: Divus Constantinus Pater Augustorum (Divine Constantine Father of the Augusti) veiled head of Constantine right. Reverse: Constantine in quadriga (four horse chariot) right, Manus Dei (hand of God) above beckoning the extended hand of Constantine. TRP mint mark in exergue, Trier (Treveri) mint. Choice Very Fine--desirable attractive light olive yellow-green patina--Nicer in hand, small coin shown greatly enlarged. Ref. RIC VIII Trier 68 "R" Rated Rare in RIC. RIC (Roman Imperial Coinage) is the general abbreviation for the set of 13 volumes of identification catalogs of Roman coins. RIC is the world standard scholarly reference. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.