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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Solidus - Constantinus I VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG; Nicomedia
335 year| Gold | 4.45 g | 21.5 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 | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, holding stylus in right hand inscribing oval shield, which she balances with left hand on left knee: on ground to right, Genius, winged, naked, standing left, supporting shield with both arms raised.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG
VOT
XXX
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVGVSTI
VOTIS TRICENNALIBVS
Translation:
The victory of the emperor Constantine.
Vows (prayers) for thirty years of rule.
Comment
Weight varies from 4.38g-4.54g
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. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
