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© British Museum
1½ Solidi - Constantinus I GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Nicomedia
327 year| Gold | 6.68 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 327 |
| Value | 1½ Solidus (1.5) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, in military dress with cloak over both shoulders and flying out behind, advancing right, holding transverse spear, point upwards, in right hand, and trophy, sloped over left shoulder in left: on ground to left and right, seated, bound captives, facing outwards, with heads turned back over shoulders.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA CONS-TANTINI AVG
SMN
Unabridged legend:
GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVGVSTVS
SMN
Translation: Glory the emperor Constantine.
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 "GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVG," which translates to "Glory of Constantine the Augustus." This coin was minted during a pivotal time in history, as Constantine oversaw the transition of the Roman Empire from a pagan to a Christian state, marking a significant turning point in the history of Christianity.
