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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
1½ Solidi - Constantinus I GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVG S; Nicomedia
| Gold | 6.72 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328-329 |
| Value | 1½ Solidus (1.5) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding up wreath in right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder to left, on globe, in right hand, and vertical spear in left, with right foot raised and placed on captive, bound, on ground facing left, with head turned back right: on ground, to right, seated, bound captive, facing right, with head turned back left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
S
Unabridged legend:
GLORIA CONSTANTINI AVGVSTI
S
Translation: Glory to Constantine the emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's portrait 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.
