Struck during the reign of Constantine I, this bronze follis moved through a world in transition.
It passed between soldiers lining frontier roads, merchants counting change, and families buying food in crowded towns of the Roman Empire. This was everyday money, practical and familiar in the hand.
Someone once relied on this exact type of coin to get through a single day nearly seventeen centuries ago. That life is gone.
The coin endures. Still solid. Still real.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the Roman Empire standing at a crossroads. Army standards flutter over crowded cities. Pagan temples still rise beside newly built churches. Whispers of change move faster than armies. Everyone senses the world is shifting.
This bronze follis once had real purpose. It may have paid a soldier fighting for Constantine during brutal civil wars.
It could have bought bread for a family learning to live under new laws and new beliefs. Perhaps a merchant accepted it while wondering which gods would rule tomorrow.
Hands shaped by loyalty, fear, and hope passed this coin along. People who lived through the end of the old Roman world without knowing what would replace it. Their voices faded. Their age transformed.
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Are these items authentic?
Yes. Each piece is several centuries old and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Every item is carefully curated and verified by trusted experts and established dealers.
No replicas. Ever.
How is it possible to own something this old?
These were everyday objects, made and used in huge numbers by ordinary people, much like similar items we use and carry today. It’s one of the oldest continuously traded markets in the world.
Can I handle coins without damaging them?
Absolutely! These objects survived centuries of handling. Normal, respectful handling will not harm them. We include care guidance when appropriate.
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Struck during the reign of Constantine I, this bronze follis moved through a world in transition.
It passed between soldiers lining frontier roads, merchants counting change, and families buying food in crowded towns of the Roman Empire. This was everyday money, practical and familiar in the hand.
Someone once relied on this exact type of coin to get through a single day nearly seventeen centuries ago. That life is gone.
The coin endures. Still solid. Still real.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the Roman Empire standing at a crossroads. Army standards flutter over crowded cities. Pagan temples still rise beside newly built churches. Whispers of change move faster than armies. Everyone senses the world is shifting.
This bronze follis once had real purpose. It may have paid a soldier fighting for Constantine during brutal civil wars.
It could have bought bread for a family learning to live under new laws and new beliefs. Perhaps a merchant accepted it while wondering which gods would rule tomorrow.
Hands shaped by loyalty, fear, and hope passed this coin along. People who lived through the end of the old Roman world without knowing what would replace it. Their voices faded. Their age transformed.
