Siliqua - Constantine I AVGVSTVS; Nicomedia
Silver | 3.37 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 336-337 |
Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.37 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#392072 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
CAE•SAR within laurel a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAE•SAR
Interesting fact
The Siliqua - Constantine I (AVGVSTVS; Nicomedia) coin was minted during the early years of Constantine's reign, a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Roman Empire. Despite the turmoil, the coin's design remained relatively consistent with previous issues, featuring a depiction of the emperor on the obverse and a representation of the goddess Victory on the reverse. This suggests that the coin was intended to convey a sense of continuity and stability, even in the face of external challenges.