Roman Bronze AE4 Of Constantine I (Posthumous, AD 337–340) NGC

This NGC-certified bronze AE4 coin is a posthumous issue struck in honor of Constantine I, known to history as Constantine the Great. Minted between AD 337 and 340, shortly after his death, this coin features the powerful Manus Dei ("Hand of God") motif—an early Christian symbol representing divine approval and the emperor’s ascension to heaven.

Constantine I reigned from AD 306 to 337 and remains one of the most pivotal figures in Roman—and indeed world—history. As the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, Constantine ended centuries of persecution by issuing the Edict of Milan in AD 313, which legalized the faith across the empire. His reign laid the political and theological foundation for Christianity’s rise to dominance in Europe.

He also profoundly shaped the geography of the empire by founding Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as a “New Rome,” shifting the empire’s power base eastward and setting the stage for the Byzantine era.

This posthumous issue is especially meaningful: it was minted by Constantine’s sons to honor his memory and legitimize their rule. The reverse often shows Constantine being lifted heavenward by the Hand of God—one of the earliest numismatic representations of Christian belief in divine ascension.

Encapsulated and certified by NGC, this AE4 coin is more than just a monetary artifact—it is a piece of spiritual and imperial propaganda, reflecting the merging of Roman statecraft with emerging Christian ideology. An essential addition for collectors of early Christian symbols, Constantine the Great, or posthumous Roman issues.