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Solidus - Constans I VICTORIA DD NN AVGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.52 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding trophy on spear in right hand and palm in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Dominorum Nostrorum Augustorum.
Translation: Victory of our Lord emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constans I coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his authority and power. The coin's minting in Thessalonica, Greece, also highlights the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire during Constantine's reign.
