Western Civilization I / Unit 8 WC1 0705 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Constantine: 312, 313, the Solidus, and the First Christian Emperor
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The idea
Constantine became sole ruler by three twelve after a vision before the Milvian Bridge, a witness name, promising victory on conversion; the Edict of Milan in three thirteen, also witnessed, gave toleration. He struck the solidus on a gold standard.
In practice
The anchor's eight hundred years for the solidus as the West's coin.
Where people slip
Cynical readings exist, the anchor notes. Sincerity is attributed.
Your place on the trail
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