2 Solidi - Constantinus II VOTIS X CAESS NN; Nicomedia
| 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 |
| Years | 326-327 |
| 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#389407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-fold wreath enclosing legend and mint mark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
X
CAESS
NN
Unabridged legend: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Translation: vows (prayers) for ten years of rule of our caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of the Christian cross on its reverse side, signifying the shift towards Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantinus II.
