1½ Solidi - Constantinus II VOTIS X CAESS NN; 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 | 326-327 |
| 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#389405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-fold wreath enclosing legend and mintmark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
X
CAESS
NN
Unabridged legend: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Translation: vows (prayers) for ten years of rule of our caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 324 to 340 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's portrait and the inscription "VOTIS X CAESS NN," which means "By the will of the gods, our emperor." This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on Roman currency and highlights the significant religious and political changes that took place during Constantine's reign.
