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Solidus - Constantine I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Treveri
Gold | 4.43 g | 19 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#381553 |
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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.