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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Constans I VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG; Aquileia
| Gold | 4.47 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340-350 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories, standing facing each other, holding with both hands between them a wreath inscribed with vows.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG
VOT
X
MVLT
XX
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae Dominorum Nostrorum Augustorum
Votis Cennalibus Multis Vicennalibus
Translation:
Victories of Our Lord emperors.
Vows for the Tentieth Reign Anniversary and More for the Upcoming Twentieth Anniversary
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constans I on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other, signifying the Roman Empire's shift from paganism to Christianity during Constans' reign.
