Solidus - Constantinus II VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES; Nicomedia
335 year| Gold | 4.55 g | 20 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 | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, dragging captive by hair with left hand and holding trophy across left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS CON-STANTINI CAES
Unabridged legend: VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAESARI
Translation: The power of the emperor Constantine
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
