Siliqua - Dalmatius DELMATIVS CAESAR; Nicomedia
| Silver | 3.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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#392062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DELMATI-VS CAESAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Dalmatius coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it is believed to have been used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and legitimacy throughout the empire.
