Fraction - Constantinus II PRINCIPI • IVVENTVTIS; Nicomedia
335 year| Gold | 1.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#389826 |
|---|---|
| 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 the image of Emperor Constantine II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.