{"product_id":"roman-empire-ae-follis-of-constantine-i-ad-307-337","title":"Roman Empire AE Follis of Constantine I (AD 307–337)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eA genuine bronze AE follis struck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"210\"\u003eConstantine I\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eConstantine the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential emperors in Roman history. His reign reshaped the empire through military victories, administrative reforms, and the legalization of Christianity, forever changing the course of Western civilization.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"501\"\u003eThis coin circulated during an extraordinary period of Roman history. Constantine defeated his rivals to reunify the empire under a single ruler, founded the new imperial capital of \u003cstrong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eConstantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e, and issued the \u003cstrong data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"718\"\u003eEdict of Milan (AD 313)\u003c\/strong\u003e, granting religious tolerance throughout the Roman world. His reforms laid the foundation for both the Byzantine Empire and medieval Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. The exact recovery location for this specimen was not documented at the time of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eEach coin includes a printed provenance record documenting its acquisition directly from the finder and its cataloging into the Jill and the Gems historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1483\" data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1495\" data-section-id=\"1gukkyc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantine I (Constantine the Great)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1548\" data-section-id=\"1si7df4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 307–337\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1572\" data-section-id=\"yayl3f\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire AE Follis (Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1616\" data-section-id=\"nt1xyw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-R-015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1719\" data-section-id=\"1rjo04y\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1771\" data-section-id=\"wycrbt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1819\" data-section-id=\"g3kmdf\"\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1876\" data-section-id=\"br78fg\"\u003eReunified the Roman Empire under a single emperor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1929\" data-section-id=\"1cehvlb\"\u003eIssued the Edict of Milan (AD 313), legalizing Christianity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1996\" data-section-id=\"1umwvc9\"\u003eFounded Constantinople, later the capital of the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2069\" data-section-id=\"145lqqx\"\u003eOne of the most influential rulers in European history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2127\" data-section-id=\"1n7rhyf\"\u003eThis coin was in circulation over 1,700 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929838960803,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/15front.png?v=1785213164","url":"https:\/\/jillandthegems.com\/products\/roman-empire-ae-follis-of-constantine-i-ad-307-337","provider":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}