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Solidus - Constantinus I VOTA PVBLICA; Nicomedia
324 year| Gold | 4.37 g | 19 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 | 4.37 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, wearing tunica, with cloak over left shoulder, standing front, with right hand outstretched, receiving, on left, Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath up in right hand, from Pax, draped, standing right, and wreath from Republica, draped, on right, standing left.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA
Translation: State (official) vows (prayers)
Comment
Weight varies from 4.37g-4.46g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantinus I (VOTA PVBLICA; Nicomedia) (324) 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. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
