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Solidus - Constans I VICTORIA CONSTANTIS; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.46 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting an inscribed shield on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands.
Constantinople mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG
VOT
X
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Constanti Augusti.
Votis
Decennalibus.
Translation:
The victory of the emperor Constantine.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constans I coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on its obverse side, signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity.
