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Fraction - Constans PRINCIPI • IVVENTVTIS; Nicomedia

335 year
Gold 1.6 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
335
Value
1½ Scripulum = 9 Siliquae (⅜)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#389827
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINCIPI • IVVENTVTIS

Translation: In honor of the Prince of Youth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constans, who was a Roman emperor from 337 to 354 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms.