2 Solidi - Constantinus I PIETAS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia
Gold | 8.85 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 324-325 |
Value | 2 Solidi |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 8.85 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#389230 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head front, assisting kneeling turreted female figure with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTI N
Unabridged legend: PIETAS AVGVSTI NOSTRI
Translation: Piety of our Emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I on one side and the goddess Pietas on the other, signifying the emperor's devotion to the Roman state religion.