Solidus - Constantine I (VIRTVS AVGVSTI N; Ticinum) (315) front Solidus - Constantine I (VIRTVS AVGVSTI N; Ticinum) (315) back
Solidus - Constantine I (VIRTVS AVGVSTI N; Ticinum) (315) photo
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Solidus - Constantine I VIRTVS AVGVSTI N; Ticinum

315 year
Gold 4.46 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
315
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.46 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381502
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand and holding shield on left arm; charging down three enemies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTVS - AVGV-STI N
SMT

Comment

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantine I (VIRTVS AVGVSTI N; Ticinum) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is often credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (315) SMT - - - - - -

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