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Solidus - Constantine II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Treveri
| Gold | 4.42 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-336 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.42 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind him, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS
TR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantine II, who was the son of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor. Despite being made of gold, this coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Constantine II's reign.
