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Solidus - Constantinus I VICTOR OMNIVM GENTIVM; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.52 g | 19.7 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 | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding standard in left hand; at his feet, two suppliants; behind, seated captive.
Mintmakr in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR OMN-IVM GENTIVM
Unabridged legend: VICTOR OMNIVM GENTIVM
Translation: The conqueror of all nations
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of the Christian cross on its reverse side, which was a bold move by Emperor Constantine I, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD, as it signified the Roman Empire's shift from paganism to Christianity.
