Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (313-315) front Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (313-315) back
Solidus - Constantine I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri) (313-315) photo
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Solidus - Constantine I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri

 
Gold 4.43 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
313-315
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.43 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381553
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, seated captive.
Trier mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
PTR

Comment

Possible letterings on obverse:
  • CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG
  • CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Possible letterings on reverse:
  • VICTORIA CONSTAN-TINI AVG
  • VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG

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.