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Aureus - Constantine I VOTIS XXX; Thessalonica
335 year| Gold | 5.44 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 335 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two line with wreath terminating in large jewel; TSЄ below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
•
XXX
TSЄ
Comment
These incredibly rare gold medallions weigh 1-¼ solidi, which corresponds to the old aureus weight standard of the Diocletian reform, and were minted for special festive occasions, hence their Germanic name "festaureus". This issue commemorates the 30th anniversary (tricennalia) of the reign of Constantine I, which the emperor celebrated in July AD 335 in Constantinople and donatives were distributed throughout the empire in connection with the event.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Constantine I (VOTIS XXX; Thessalonica) (335) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity and played a significant role in establishing it as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, reflects his importance and influence during this time period.
