Siliqua - Constantine I (CONSTANTINVS AVG; Nicomedia) (324-325) front Siliqua - Constantine I (CONSTANTINVS AVG; Nicomedia) (324-325) back
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Siliqua - Constantine I CONSTANTINVS AVG; Nicomedia

 
Silver 3.37 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
324-325
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
References
Numista
N#391869
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four standards

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSTANTINVS AVG

Unabridged legend: CONSTANTINVS AVGVSTVS

Translation: The emperor Constantine

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.