Siliqua - Constantius II (CONSTANTINVS CAESAR; Nicomedia) (324-325) front Siliqua - Constantius II (CONSTANTINVS CAESAR; Nicomedia) (324-325) back
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Siliqua - Constantius II CONSTANTINVS CAESAR; 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#391870
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four standards

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSTANTINVS CAESAR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of the Christian cross on its reverse side, signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity during the reign of Constantius II.