Medaillon - Constantinus II VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 327 |
Value | Medallion (1) |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Gold |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#389538 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy across left shoulder; on either side, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES
Translation: The valor of Caesar Constantine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an 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.