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Constantine medallion

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Original – The obverse of a gold medallion, depicting Constantine the Great and Sol Invictus, struck in 313 in Ticinum after the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. The celestial chariot on Constantine's shield symbolizes the sun's course, while the allegories under the horses represent the earth and the sea.

Reason

A quite elaborate and noble example of Roman medallion craft (although currently without reverse), neutral background.

Articles in which this image appears

Constantine the Great, Ticinum, Battle of the Milvian Bridge

FP category for this image

History or People

Creator

unknown, photographed by Jastrow

• Support as nominator --Brandmeister t 21:50, 28 October 2011 (UTC)
• Comment I think the cut out job from the background is a bit unconvincing, particularly near the top. JJ Harrison (talk) 22:08, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

  Second that - even from the thumbnail it looks slightly off... Is a fine image otherwise Nikthestoned 10:49, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

• comment. Hmm blown highlights. How big is the thing?©Geni 21:00, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

• I couldn't figure out the diameter in the internet, but the stuff weighs 39,79 g. Maybe someone can help. Brandmeister t 23:45, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

Not Promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 22:57, 6 November 2011 (UTC)