Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield. Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Camp Gate with Two Turrets  More »

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield. Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Camp Gate with Two Turrets and Star Above. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0357)   « Less

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Text, "VOT XX," Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called  More »

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Text, "VOT XX," Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0495)   « Less

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Jupiter Standing to the Left, Holding Victory  More »

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Jupiter Standing to the Left, Holding Victory and a Sceptre, a Eagle Stands by his Feet with a Wreath in its Beak. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0501)   « Less

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP; Two Victories Placing a Sheild Inscribed "VOT P R" on  More »

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP; Two Victories Placing a Sheild Inscribed "VOT P R" on an Altar, Two Captive Below. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0507)   « Less

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP; Two Victories Placing a Sheild Inscribed "VOT  More »

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP; Two Victories Placing a Sheild Inscribed "VOT P R" on an Altar. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0571)   « Less

AutumnInSwitzerland2-F.0318Origin:UnitedStatesCirca:2010ADDimensions:24"(61.0cm) high x 30" (76.2cm) wideCollection: ContemporaryMedium: Acrylic on Canvas

AutumnInSwitzerland2-F.0318Origin:UnitedStatesCirca:2010ADDimensions:24"(61.0cm) high x 30" (76.2cm) wideCollection: ContemporaryMedium: Acrylic on Canvas   « Less

AutumnInSwitzerland3-F.0319Origin:UnitedStatesCirca:2010ADDimensions:24"(61.0cm) high x 30" (76.2cm) wideCollection: ContemporaryMedium: Acrylic on Canvas

AutumnInSwitzerland3-F.0319Origin:UnitedStatesCirca:2010ADDimensions:24"(61.0cm) high x 30" (76.2cm) wideCollection: ContemporaryMedium: Acrylic on Canvas   « Less

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; "VOT XXX" Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called Constantine  More »

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; "VOT XXX" Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0589)   « Less

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Diademed and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Radiate Sol Standing to the Left, Holding a Globe in  More »

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Diademed and Cuirassed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Radiate Sol Standing to the Left, Holding a Globe in his Left Hand. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0629)   « Less

Obverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Helmeted Bust of Constantinopolis Facing Left. Reverse: Victory Standing to the Left, Resting Her Foot on a Prow, Holding a Sceptre and Leaning on  More »

Obverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Helmeted Bust of Constantinopolis Facing Left. Reverse: Victory Standing to the Left, Resting Her Foot on a Prow, Holding a Sceptre and Leaning on a Sheild. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0641)   « Less