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Solidus - Constans VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG; Treveri
| Gold | 4.35 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG
TR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it bears the image of Emperor Constans, while on the other, it features the goddess Victoria holding a victory wreath and a scepter. This combination of Christian and pagan symbols reflects the religious tensions of the time, as the Roman Empire was in the process of transitioning from paganism to Christianity.
