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Solidus - Constantine I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Siscia
335 year| Gold | 4.44 g | 21 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 | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right by cuirass and shield, holding shield inscribed VOT/XXX.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
VOT/XXX
SIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Siscia) coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on one side, and the goddess Victoria on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign (306-337 AD) and marks a significant shift in the Roman Empire's religious orientation, as Constantine was the first emperor to adopt Christianity as the official religion. The coin's design reflects this change, as Victoria, the goddess of victory, is depicted holding a cross, symbolizing the empire's newfound Christian faith.
