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Constantine The Great Roman Empire Copper Fragment
Constantine The Great c330AD Roman Empire Copper Coin Fragment INB Slabbed
This historical specimen is an ancient Roman Empire copper coin fragment dating back to approximately 330 AD, during the significant reign of Constantine the Great. As the first Christian emperor and the founder of Constantinople, artifacts from his era represent a pivotal turning point in world history. This copper piece is a genuine relic of antiquity, displaying the dark patina and aged texture characteristic of metalwork that has survived for nearly 1,700 years. The fragment is professionally housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab, featuring a green label that provides protective storage and clear identification for collectors of ancient Roman coinage. This piece offers a tangible connection to the late Roman Empire and the legacy of one of its most influential leaders.
Constantine The Great Roman Empire Copper Coin Fragment c.330 AD INB
Condition: This item is a partial coin fragment with significant missing portions, resulting in an irregular shape. The surfaces exhibit a dark patina consistent with aged copper alloy. Details are heavily worn and obscured due to the fragmentary nature of the piece. The item is housed in a holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), though no specific numerical grade is assigned on the label.
The mint for this specific fragment is unidentified due to the missing portions of the coin where mint marks would typically be located. The metal content is copper. Historically, this fragment dates to approximately 330 AD during the reign of Constantine the Great, a pivotal era marking the transition of the Roman Empire and the establishment of Constantinople. The strike type is a hammered coinage common to the Late Roman Empire. The item is encapsulated by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) as a Roman Empire Coin Fragment.
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