This bronze follis was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, one of the most influential rulers in Roman history. The obverse shows a bust of Constantine wearing a military helmet and imperial armor, emphasizing his role as commander and restorer of order. The reverse depicts a camp gate with towers and stars above, a common Constantinian motif symbolizing military security, stability, and the defense of the empire. Coins of this type were struck during a transformative period marked by Constantine’s consolidation of power and the rise of Christianity within the Roman state.

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