Aureus - Constantine I (VOTIS V MVLTIS X; Nicomedia) (313) front Aureus - Constantine I (VOTIS V MVLTIS X; Nicomedia) (313) back
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Aureus - Constantine I VOTIS V MVLTIS X; Nicomedia

313 year
Gold 5.11 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
313
Value
Aureus (10)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.11 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#381463
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding shield inscribed VI/CTO/RIA/AVG supported by cippus.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VOTIS V - MVLTIS X
SMN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Constantine I (VOTIS V MVLTIS X; Nicomedia) (313) coin is that it features the first Christian symbolism on a Roman coin. The reverse side of the coin depicts the Chi-Rho monogram, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, and is a symbol of Christianity. This coin was issued during the reign of Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (313) SMN - - - - - -

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