© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ In the name of Constantine I
| Bronze | 3.04 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-400 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Person facing left with star in front, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCIIIIIN - OVODOISC
PLN
Translation:
[Soli Invicto Comiti]
[Accompanied by the Invincible Sun]
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is said to be struck from the mid-4th to early-5th centuries. With the prototypes for these coins struck in Treveri/Trier mint, and with those two types both being first struck in 316, 325 is the most-likely beginning date for this entire type of AE struck by an Uncertain Germanic Tribe.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Constantine I, who was the first Christian Roman Emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
