Ancient Roman

Encapsulated silver-plated pendant, for better preservation, with bronze follis of Constantine the Great (306-337 AD) with mint in Rome, 2nd officina. It is attached to a modern 925 silver chain. Obverse; IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG. Laureate bust, draped with cloak and cuirass of Emperor Constantine the Great looking to the right. Reverse; Eagle of the legion facing forward, - wings closed - between 2 standards (signa militaria) Constantine presents himself as "the best of princes". He consciously restores the political language of Trajan. It is sent with a sheet of legal declarations regarding its provenance. Customs costs outside the EU shall be borne by the auction winner.

Estimate:£208.37

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