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Coins of the Tetrarchy to the End of the Empire: Celebrating Imperial Dignity and Military Concord

This collection explores coins from the Tetrarchy to the decline of the Roman Empire, illustrating significant historical transitions. Featuring renowned emperors such as Antoninus Pius, Diocletian, and Constantine, these coins depict themes of military unity and imperial dignity. Notable coins include Diocletian's "Concordia Militvm," symbolizing military concord, and Helena's honor as Augusta. The artistry reflects critical moments in Roman history, from divine acceptance of victory to the legacy of Helena and Constantine, showcasing the cultural power of currency.

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Coins of the Tetrarchy to the End of the Empire: Celebrating Imperial Dignity and Military Concord

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  1. Coin Collection From Tetrarchy to the End of the Empire

  2. Antoninus Pius: Temple Divus Augustus (138-161).

  3. Diocletian: AE Antonianus Concordia Militum

  4. Diocletian Concordia Militum Victory “CONCORDIA MILITVM” = military concord Diocletian accepting victory from Zeus

  5. Maxentius: Roma in temple. AD 308-310.

  6. Helena: Securitas Reipublicae. VF “[H]e [Constantine] had honored her [Helena] so fully with imperial dignities, that in every province, and in the very ranks of the soldiery, she was spoken of under the titles of Augusta and empress, and her likeness was impressed on golden coins.” Eusebius of Caesarea, Vita Constantini III. 47; trans. E. C. Richardson, NPNF i. 532.

  7. Constantius Chlorus: Genio Populi Romani

  8. Constantine: Soli Invicto Comiti

  9. Constantine: Roma & She-wolf & Chi-Rho

  10. Constantine Veiled. Hand of God reaching down to Constantine.

  11. Fausta: Nursing Constantine II & Constantius

  12. Crispus: Globe on altar. AD 321.

  13. Constantius II: CentenionalisHoc signo victor eris

  14. Constantius II: Fel Temp Reparation & Chi-Rho

  15. Constantius II: Soldier spearing fallen horseman.

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