Chris Behrens Coin

Constantine I - 307-337 AD

AE3     1.7cm in diameter    2.26g in mass       Bronze

Obv: Head with Latin around edges of coin, wearing a headband of beads CONSTANTINUS AUG (Constantinus Augustus)

Rev: Soldier with or on a horse FEL TEMP REPARATIO (Restoration of Happy Times)

 

Emperor Bio:

Caesar Flavius Valerius Constantinus Augustus or Constantine 1, or Constantine the Great was a front-runner in Roman civilization. He ruled from 324AD to 337AD. He was the first Roman Emperor to be of Christian faith. He and his mother are considered saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Easter Catholic Churches of Byzantine. He served under the title: The Great for his contributions to Christianity.  He transformed the Ancient Greek colony Byzantium into the new imperial residence. It would remain the Capital of the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years. Constantine was born in the Moesian military city of Naissus on the 27^th of February around 272 AD.  His birth name was Flavius Valerius Constantinus. He received a great education at Diocletian’s court, where he studied Latin literature, Greek and philosophy. While Emperor he ended persecution in all his territories. He drove back the Franks from Gaul and captured two of their kings. He sponsored many building projects across Gaul and in Rome. He built a bridge across the Rhine. He defeated Maxentius who tried to become Emperor.  He defeated Lucinius and became the sole emperor of the Roman Empire.  He remained unchallenged for the rest of his rule. He is considered one of the greatest Roman Emperors ever. 

 

By Chris Behrens