Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (317-337) front Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (317-337) back
Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (317-337) photo
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Solidus - Constantine I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri

 
Gold 4.42 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
317-337
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.42 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#375900
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing right, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left over shoulder; bound captives seated on ground to right and left.
Trier mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
PTR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.