Constantinian Commerative Roman Coin In Display Case - "Hand of God"
Constantinian Commerative Roman Coin In Display Case - "Hand of God"
One Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Coin in Display Case
Nicely preserved Roman coin from the Constantinian dynasty in reversible black/white background display case. Case measurement: 8.5 x 6.5 cm.
"Manus Dei", the "Hand of God" Ancient Roman Coin. This was the first time any Judaeo-Christian deity was ever depicted on a coin! Divus Constantine I the Great, post-mortem coins struck after his death, 337-340 AD, showing Constantine in a quadriga (chariot); the Hand of God reaching down to bring him into heaven.
Year Struck: AD 337 - 340
Coin Diameter: 15mm
Obverse: Constantine I Veiled
Reverse: Emperor Constantine I sitting as a chariot is drawn by four horses, with a hand stretched downward by God from above to receive him up to heaven.
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"Seize a piece of history which was previously owned by civilians, slaves, gladiators or even senators within the Roman Empire. Imagine the images back in the ancient times and wonder who held your coins."
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Beautifully presented, great for display or gift!