1½ Solidi - Constantius II VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia
327 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 | 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#389543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy across left shoulder; on either side, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS CON-STANTINI CAES
Unabridged legend: VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES
Translation: The valor of Caesar Constantine
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was a Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of both Christian and pagan imagery on the coin reflects this cultural shift.