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Aureus - Constantine I VOTIS V MVLTIS X; Nicomedia
313 yearGold | 5.11 g | 19 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#381463 |
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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
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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 |
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ND (313) SMN | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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