1½ Solidi - Constantinus I EQVES ROMANVS; Nicomedia
325 year| Gold | 6.75 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 325 |
| Value | 1½ Solidus (1.5) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EQVES ROMANVS
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Translation: A roman knight
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's image and the inscription "EQVES ROMANVS," which translates to "Roman Knight," highlighting Constantine's military background and his efforts to establish Christianity as the empire's dominant religion.
