© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Solidus In the name of Constantius II
| Gold | 4.63 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352-361 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two people seated with stacked legend between them, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT
XXX
MVLT
XXXX
TR
Translation:
Gloria Rei-publicae / Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus
Glory to the state / Vows for the thirtieth anniversary and more for the fourtieth anniversary
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is imitating an issue from the Treveri/Trier mint, and is said to be struck the mid- to late-4th century. Because the type this piece is imitating was struck in 352 at the earliest, that is also the earliest date this piece could have been struck.One of the solidus pieces from the Uncertain Germanic Tribes struck in the name of Julian II (361-363) has the same reverse design, making it probable that those two pieces came from the same tribe. With that being said, if this tribe switched the ruler whose name these coins were struck under, it is possible these coins were struck during the rulers' lifetimes, meaning the latest this piece could have been struck was 361.
If this piece is from the same Tribe as one of the Julian II pieces, it would also be from the same Tribe as the other Julian II piece, since both solidus pieces struck in the name of Julian II used the same obverse dies..
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Constantius II, who was the first Christian Roman Emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
