Obverse © British Museum – Reverse © Sergo Struha
Obverse © British Museum – Reverse © Sergo Struha
Solidus - Constantinus I CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE; Thessalonica
317 year| Gold (.375) | 4.50 g | 19.50 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Solidus (10) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold (.375) |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Diameter | 19.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#232865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol (the sun god) with his face turned to the left, holding a globe in his right hand, and raising his left hand; on the ground, standing on one knee, a captive Barbarian begging for mercy with his hands up; dotted border on edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE
●SM●TS●
Unabridged legend:
Claritas Reipublicae
Sacra Moneta Thesalonicensis
Translation:
The glory of our state
The sacred mint of Thessalonica
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
