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Solidus - Constantinus I VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN; Nicomedia
324 year| Gold | 4.52 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 324 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right by cuirass and shield inscribed VOT/XX; before her, trophy; at foot of trophy, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN
VOT XX
SMN
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIBVS AVGVSTORVM ET CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOTIS VICENNALIBVS
Translation:
To the victors of our Augustus and Caesars
vows (prayers) for twenty years of rule
Comment
Weight varies from 4.46g-4.52g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's portrait and the inscription "VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN," which means "Victorious Augustus and Caesar." This coin was minted during Constantine's reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.
