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Solidus - Constantine I ADVENTVS AVGVSTI N; Antioch
| Gold | 4.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS - AVGVSTI N
SMAN*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's portrait and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVGVSTI N," which means "the arrival of the emperor." This coin was minted during Constantine's reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.
