A.D. 306–337 Roman Bronze Centenionalis Constantine I Camp Gate AU

Watchtower Coins Of Constantine The Great!

These coins are ideal for history-minded collectors. Roman Emperor Constantine the Great was one of the most influential people in history, and his actions allowed for Christianity’s massive growth over the following centuries. These coins were minted during Constantine’s civil war with Licinius, and the time when the Edict of Milan (which made Christianity legal) was signed by these two warring factions. These bronze Centenionalis coins, which are commonly referred to as “camp gates,” may not actually portray the gates to a Roman camp, but most likely depict watch towers, fortresses, or city gates.

Vivid Reminders Of Rome’ Military Prowess

As the ancient world’s most powerful military force, the Roman Empire didn’t need to build fortifications and permanent military camps—at least not at first while Rome was expanding its empire. But when the Empire stopped expanding its borders, permanent defensive fortresses soon replaced the temporary camps as a way to maintain order among the conquered lands and keep the local “barbarian” population pacified. Roads connected the various fortresses to aid in the fast movement of troops should a crisis arise at different locations. The roads are still with us today as well as remnants of the ancient structures where, in many cases, modern towns have sprouted from their remains. These coins are vivid reminders of the importance of these ancient fortifications that were vital to the Roman Empire’s government and security.

The Roman Empire’s First Christian Emperor

Constantine the Great was the Roman Empire’s first Christian Emperor—but he didn’t start out that way. He began his long 30-year reign in A.D. 307 as a worshiper of Sol Invictus, “The Unconquerable Sun.” But after a vision of the Cross led to him to victory in battle and his subsequent rise to being crowned the sole Emperor of the Roman Empire, Constantine literally “saw the light” and shifted his beliefs. One of the most powerful men who ever lived, Constantine initiated the split of the Roman Empire into Western and Eastern halves when he moved the Empire’s capital to the city named after him in his own lifetime, Constantinople. And while the Western or Roman Empire would fall to barbarian invaders in 476, the Eastern or Byzantine Empire would last another 1,000 years before being conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

Available Now In Amazing About Uncirculated Condition

Could these ancient coins jingled in the pockets of lonely Roman soldiers stationed as the Empire frontier outposts? Who knows, but each Bronze Centenionalis “Camp Coin” of Constantine the Great coin available here comes in About Uncirculated (AU) condition—a truly extraordinary condition considering these coins are nearly 1700 years old. Secure yours NOW!