Medaillon - Constantinus II (VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia) (327) front Medaillon - Constantinus II (VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia) (327) back
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Medaillon - Constantinus II VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia

327 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#389538
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.