1½ Solidi - Constantinus I PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES• S; Nicomedia
| 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 |
| Years | 328-329 |
| 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#389550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•
S
Unabridged legend:
PROVIDENTIAE CAESAE
S
Translation: The foresight of the caesar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of the Christian cross on its reverse side, signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
