2 Solidi - Constantinus I (PIETAS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia) (324-325) front 2 Solidi - Constantinus I (PIETAS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia) (324-325) back
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2 Solidi - Constantinus I PIETAS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia

 
Gold 8.85 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#389230
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.