★ Constantine's Gallic Army ★

Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 3.12 g, 6 h), Rome, 312-313. FL VAL CONSTANTINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRT EXE-RCIT GALL / R T Virtus standing front, head to right, holding inverted spear in her right hand and parazonium in her left; across field, X-VI. RIC 360. Very minor spots of corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969.

The reverse of this interesting issue specifically honors Constantine's Gallic army, with which he defeated Maxentius in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.