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Solidus - Constantinus I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Nicomedia
335 year| Gold | 4.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 335 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing shield supported by Genius. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
VOT / XXX
SMNC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantinus I (VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Nicomedia) (335) 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 a leader. The coin's minting in 335 AD coincides with the height of Constantine's reign and the spread of Christianity throughout the empire, making it a significant artifact in both numismatic and religious history.
