Constantine and Minerva Roundel

Product code

CSBS302

Price

£ 305.

Provenance

A large roundel depicting Constantine the Great (AD 272-337), the first Christian Emperor of Rome with Minerva, goddess of wisdom and protector of Rome, in a whimsical scene, fighting the Battle of Milvian Bridge (AD 312).
It is said that on the eve of the battle Constantine had a vision which led him to fight under the protection of God.
On the dawn before combat commenced Constantine instituted a new military standard (called a Labarum) to be carried into battle. It consisted of a flag suspended from the crossbar of a cross and was ideally suited to symbolize crucifixion. The inscription on the standard seen here is the Latin “Dei Gracia” which translates as “for the glory of God”.
Constantine won a decisive victory; he had defeated Maxentius to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire

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Hand Antiqued Somerset, Bath or Portland stone composition

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Technical information

Height: 71cm
Width: 71cm
Depth 4cm
Weight: 45kgs