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Solidus - Constantinus I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.41 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle holding wreath in right hand and sceptre on left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS
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Unabridged legend:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
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Translation: In honor of the Prince of Youth.
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.
