Solidus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS AVG; Nicomedia
| 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 |
| Years | 325-326 |
| 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#389310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two interlaced wreaths
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Unabridged legend: CONSTANTINVS AVGVSTVS
Translation: Constantinus the emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINVS AVG; Nicomedia) (325-326) coin is that it features the first Christian symbolism on a Roman imperial coin. The coin's reverse side depicts a chi-rho monogram, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός (Christos). This symbol was adopted by Emperor Constantine the Great after his conversion to Christianity and became a common motif on Roman coins during his reign.