2 Solidi - Constantinus I GAVDIVM AVGVSTI NOSTRI; Nicomedia
330 year| Gold | 8.85 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 |
| Value | 2 Solidi |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.85 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Genii, winged, draped, facing each other, together holding garland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GAVDIVM AVGVSTI NOSTRI
Translation: The joy of our emperors
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of Christ on the reverse side, signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity during the reign of Constantinus I.
