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Solidus - Constantine I CONSTANTINVS AVG; Thessalonica
327 year| Gold | 4.53 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 327 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and branch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
SMTS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantine I (CONSTANTINVS AVG; Thessalonica) (327) coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his power and influence as a leader. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
