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Solidus - Constans PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Siscia
335 year| Gold | 4.42 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 335 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.42 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constans, draped, cuirassed, cloak displayed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constans (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Siscia) (335) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constans, who ruled from 337 to 354 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of the emperor's role in maintaining the empire's power and stability.
