1½ Solidi - Constantinus II VIRTVS AVG ET CAESS NN; Nicomedia
324 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 | 324 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing left, erecting trophy with right hand and holding vexillum resting on ground with left hand; at foot of trophy, two seated bound captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG ET - CAESS NN
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Unabridged legend:
VIRTVS AVGVSTVS ET CAESARI NOSTRORVM
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.