Solidus - Constantinus I ADVENTVS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia
324 year| Gold | 4.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 324 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI N
Unabridged legend: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI NOSTER
Translation: The arrival of our emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantinus I (ADVENTVS AVGVSTI N; Nicomedia) (324) coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his power and influence as the leader of the empire. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
